4 signs of fatty liver that can be checked at home

Many people are living with fatty liver disease without knowing they have this condition. If left untreated, fatty liver disease can damage the liver and even be life-threatening.

Surveys show that about 20 to 30% of the world's population has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The main causes are overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, sedentary lifestyle and high cholesterol, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

Excess fat accumulated around the abdomen is a common sign of fatty liver.

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The following warning signs of fatty liver can be checked at home.

Weight gain around the belly

Fat accumulation around the abdomen is the first sign of fatty liver. In addition, people with fat accumulation in the abdomen are also at higher risk of fatty liver than those with fat accumulation in the hips and shoulders. Experts warn that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 27 need to be alert to signs of fatty liver.

Chronic fatigue

Constant fatigue and lethargy can be a warning sign of fatty liver. Unlike normal fatigue, fatty liver will cause the patient to feel tired for a long time and not improve even after resting.

Right hypochondriac pain

Pain and discomfort in the right upper quadrant is another sign of hepatitis because this is where the liver is located. Sufferers should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Nausea, loss of appetite

Another sign of fatty liver is nausea and loss of appetite. This symptom is especially evident when fatty liver reaches an advanced stage. At that time, the patient will face hepatitis, liver dysfunction, fatigue and unexplained weight loss.

There is currently no specific treatment for fatty liver. Lifestyle modifications are the most important method to control and reverse the disease. The principle of fatty liver treatment is to focus on reducing the amount of fat accumulated in the liver, controlling related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cholesterol and preventing complications.

Weight loss is the most important solution to help improve fatty liver. Combining diet and regular exercise will help lose weight effectively.

Many studies show that losing 5-10% of body weight will significantly reduce the amount of fat in the liver. To avoid negative effects on health, experts recommend not losing weight too quickly. A safe amount of weight loss is from 0.5-1 kg/week, according to Verywell Health .

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