Liver Specialist in Navi Mumbai - Dr. Sonali Gautam
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
How to diagnose NAFLD?
A healthy liver contains very little or no fat. NAFLD occurs in people who do not drink a significant amount of alcohol (20 grams per day for men and 10 grams per day for women) and who do not have a viral infection or other specific cause of liver disease.
Diagnosis:
- Blood test (AST and ALT usually elevated)
- Imaging: Usually presence of fat seen on ultrasound, CT scan or MRI
- Liver biopsy
- Liver fibroscan (non-invasive test) has replaced liver biopsy in majority of case
What are the treatment options?
Effective treatment options in NAFLD include weight reduction, dietary changes, and physical activity. In its early stages, NAFLD can be treated through diet and lifestyle changes, such as losing weight. Cirrhosis, the most severe stage of NAFLD, usually only occurs after years of liver inflammation and can lead to a range of complications, including liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
What are the risk factors for developing NAFLD?
- Overweight
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure or high blood lipids.
The heavy toll of NAFLD
NAFLD increases the risk of overall mortality and of mortality related to cardiovascular disease and liver disease. Controlling the etiological factors helps to reverse the condition as long as there is no permanent scarring in the liver. Persistent inflammation can cause scarring and cirrhosis.
For expert guidance and consultation regarding NAFLD, consider seeking the expertise of Dr. Sonali Gautam, a renowned Liver Specialist in Navi Mumbai. Dr. Sonali Gautam can provide specialized care and advice tailored to your specific needs.