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Office workers, even young non-drinkers, are increasingly diagnosed with fatty liver disease (MASLD). Sedentary jobs, stress, and poor diet fuel this silent condition, linked to obesity, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Experts urge early screening and lifestyle changes to combat this growing metabolic health crisis. In recent years, a growing number of office-going adults, from…
Fatty liver sounds harmless. But it isn’t. It’s a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, and over time, it can mess up one of the hardest-working organs in your body. What’s worrying is how fast it’s spreading in India, and how little we talk about it.A decade or two ago, fatty liver…
Ignored by many as just a touch of indigestion, persistent bloating, fullness after a light meal, and mild nausea could hint at something more serious: fatty liver disease. The accompanying discomfort in the upper right abdomen and feelings of unexplained fatigue are often brushed aside, but recognising these signs early can prevent significant health issues….
Fatty liver disease is no longer associated exclusively with alcohol. This condition is often dismissed as fatigue or tiredness as it develops quietly. But in some cases the ‘silence’ turns into something dangerous. A real-life incident was shared by Delhi-based surgeon Dr. Obaid Rahman, about a young woman whose undiagnosed severe NAFLD forced her to…
Myth 1- “Fatty liver only affects overweight people.” What studies show: Obesity is a major risk for fatty liver, however, lean people can also develop it. A large systematic review in the Journal of Hepatology found that around 25 % were lean rather than overweight/obese had fatty liver. Myth 2- “Supplements or detox drinks can cure…
Dr Vatsya says, “Fatty liver is irreversible – this is a myth. Your fatty liver can be reversed with these three drinks. The first is black coffee. The risk of liver disease, liver fibrosis, and liver cancer has been scientifically observed to be lower in regular black coffee drinkers. Coffee’s antioxidants protect liver enzymes. (They)…
Fatty liver disease is a condition that often develops silently. In the early stages, most people do not experience obvious symptoms. However, subtle changes in the face and skin can provide early clues. Puffiness, colour changes, and skin irritation may indicate that your liver is struggling. Recognising these early signs can help prevent progression to…
Fatty liver can creep up on you without any overt symptoms, but your body may be sending out warning signs. According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, unexpected weight gain around the belly, increased blood sugar levels, darker urine, ongoing fatigue, and discomfort in the upper abdomen are all red flags. Fatty liver grows in silence. Many…
We often think that food items such as maida, and white rice are the worst carbohydrates in the world. But this is not true. There is something else that is far worse than these, and strangely does not come under the radar too much. This starch is known as ‘industrial starch’.Dr Pooja Reddy, a dermatologist…
Fatty liver disease, especially NAFLD, has become a prevalent health concern across the globe, and the burden keeps growing. It occurs when the liver develops inflammation and possibly damage, due to a buildup of too much fat in it. Vitamin B12 deficiency has emerged in recent years as one of the major factors that may…
