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Liver related diseases are increasing rapidly all over the world. The situation is that by the year 2050, 1.8 billion people worldwide are at risk of fatty liver disease. This claim has been made in a study of the medical journal Lancet. In the study, this disease has been named MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). This was known as fatty liver (NAFLD). NAFLD means non-alcoholic fatty liver i.e. fatty liver even after not drinking alcohol.
Fatty liver starts from grade 1 and progresses to liver cirrhosis. In cirrhosis the liver gets damaged and in some cases liver transplant is required. Earlier this disease used to occur mostly in those who drink alcohol, but now it is happening to those who do not drink alcohol also.
Why is NAFLD happening?
The biggest reason for the increase in this disease is bad lifestyle. People are exercising less, due to which obesity is increasing. The second biggest reason is high BP. BP is increasing due to poor eating habits and mental stress, which is also affecting the liver. In many cases, symptoms are also being identified quite late. Because of this, people are facing more problems later.
Fatty liver common in non-drinkers
People who do not drink alcohol are now getting fatty liver and these cases are similar to the cases of fatty liver in people who drink alcohol. That is, now bad eating habits and disturbed lifestyle are having the same effect on the liver as alcohol. Especially excess fast food is affecting the liver. People who are eating wrongly and are not exercising are the biggest victims of fatty liver. In the last few years, the trend of eating fast food has increased among people. Due to this, obesity has increased which is causing fatty liver. If this disease continues to grow in this direction, then by the year 2050, 1.8 billion people across the world may become victims of it.
Who is more at risk?
There is more risk among the elderly, but most of the cases are among the youth (men aged 35-39 years). Talking about women, there are cases among women above 55 years of age, but most of the cases are in the youth group and the elderly are most at risk. It has been said in the study that by identifying the symptoms on time, the disease can be prevented from becoming serious.
What are the symptoms?
always feeling tired
mild pain on right side of stomach
indigestion
loss of appetite
how to defend
take care of your diet
so exercise
Avoid fatty foods
keep BP under control
If symptoms are visible, consult a doctor.
