NAFLD
Liver fat disease
NAFLD is an abbreviation for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition where fat accumulates in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol.
It ranges from simple fatty liver to more serious inflammation and scarring.
NAFLD has become increasingly common alongside rising obesity rates: The doctor said my elevated liver enzymes suggested NAFLD.
Inaudible high-frequency waves
Reduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- hyperlipidemiaElevated blood fat levels
Pathological connective tissue buildup
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- cholestasisImpaired hepatic bile drainage
Reduced energy intake
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
omega-3 · glycemic index · portion control · weight loss · coffee · vegetables · fruits · ketogenic diet
Adjusting personal habits deliberately
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- bariatric surgeryOperation modifying digestion for weight loss
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
insulin resistance
Reduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
hyperlipidemia · triglycerides · hyperglycemia · adiposity · lipogenesis
fibrosis
Pathological connective tissue buildup
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
caloric restriction
Reduced energy intake
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
whole grains · omega-3 · glycemic index · portion control · weight loss · coffee · vegetables · fruits · ketogenic diet · intermittent fasting
lifestyle modification
Adjusting personal habits deliberately
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- liverhepatic, bile, cirrhosis, hepatitis, hepatocyte
- Liver Diseasescirrhosis, hepatitis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, viral hepatitis
- liver diseasecirrhosis, hepatitis, hepatitis B, fibrosis, hepatitis C
- fatty liverfibrosis, cirrhosis, ballooning, ALT, hepatomegaly
- steatosis
- lipid disordershyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, LDL