Fat in the liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, usually does not cause symptoms in the milder degrees of the disease, so it is common for the disease to be discovered when the patient tests for other health problems.
The accumulation of fat in the liver is usually not a serious condition but when not properly treated can lead to loss of cell function and cirrhosis, and liver transplantation may be necessary.
Main symptoms
If you want to know if you can have fatty liver, select your symptoms here:
- 1. Loss of appetite? Yes No
- 2. Pain in the upper right side of the belly? Yes No
- 3. Swollen belly? Yes No
- 4. Feces whitish? Yes No
- 5. Frequent tiredness? Yes No
- 6. Constant headache? Yes No
- 7. Nauseation and vomiting? Yes No
- 8. Yellowish color in eyes and skin? Yes No
Although it is more common in obese and diabetics, the accumulation of fat in the liver can affect anyone who has a poor diet and do not exercise regularly.
How to treat
Fat in the liver is cured, especially when it is still in the early stages, and its treatment is mainly made with changes in diet, regular physical activity, weight loss and control of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.
Thus, the diet should be rich in whole foods such as wheat flour, rice and whole noodles, fruits, vegetables, fish, white meats and milk and skim products.
In addition, it is important to stop smoking and to consume alcoholic beverages, and reduce the consumption of foods rich in fat and simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, pizza, red meat, sausage, sausage, butter and frozen food. See the complete information on: Diet for fat in the liver.
Watch the video to find out what foods are indicated in the diet for fat in the liver.
Here's how you can supplement the treatment:
- Home remedy for liver fat
- Causes of fat accumulation in the liver
