What Fatty Liver is?
• It is also known as steatorrhoeic hepatosis or steatosis hepatitis.
• It is defined as the accumulation of fat (triglycerides) in the liver cells.
What are the types of Fatty Liver?
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
• Alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called alcoholic steatohepatitis
What are the causes of a Fatty Liver?
• Metabolic disorders
• Hypertension (High blood pressure).
• Type 2 Diabetes.
• Celiac disease.
• Hepatitis B and C.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Pregnancy.
• Wilson’s disease.
• The Weber-Christian disease affecting nutrient absorption.
• Nutritional causes.
• Obesity.
• Certain medications such as corticosteroids, sedatives, anti-epileptic drugs and amiodarone injection in cardiovascular diseases cause fatty liver.
What are the signs and symptoms of Fatty Liver?
• The mild fatty liver is usually asymptomatic.
• Malaise.
• Fatigue with little exertion.
• The right upper part of abdomen feels heavy.
• Sometimes pressure over the liver region causes pain.
What are the investigations for Fatty Liver?
• Liver Function Tests (LFTs).
• Ultrasound.
• Computed Tomography (CT) Scan.
• MRI.
• Liver biopsy.
What are the differential diagnosis of Fatty Liver?
• Alcoholism.
• Hepatitis.
• Cirrhosis.
• Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
• Wilson disease.
What are the complications of Fatty Liver?
• Liver cirrhosis
• Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma)
What are the indicated homeopathic medicines for Fatty Liver?
• Phosphorus
• Antimonium crudum
• Chelidonium majus
• Arsenicum album
• Digitalis purpurea
What are the dietary management of Fatty Liver?
• Early detection and treatment for an underlying cause.
• Regular exercise to reduce weight.
• Avoid consumption of saturated fats in the diet.
• Avoiding certain drugs, alcohol, junk foods, etc.
• Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Whole grains as they are a rich source of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
• Food containing omega-3 fatty acids.
