Professional Faqs: What Happens If Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Remain Untreated?
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Expert opinion from Akshara Mudigonda
MBBS · 2 years of experience · India
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) is strongly associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary habits are risk factors associated with NAFLD. If left untreated may lead to progressive liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, liver cancer and cardiovascular risk. Lifestyle changes to promote weight loss through dietary changes and physical exercise decreases NAFLD severity.
Expert opinion from Prerna More
MBBS, DGO, DFP. F.IVF · 9 years of experience · India
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the liver changes occurring, such as scarring and fatty liver changes, which ultimately leads to failure. A diet plan with low salt and exercise is a must. The earlier the proper care is taken, the better the results will be.
Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos
Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil
If left untreated, fatty liver disease/in-non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?ocid=feed-health-article” target=”_blank”>non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can lead to cirrhosis. This condition may cause other problems like ascites, liver failure, variceal bleeding, liver cancer and encephalopathy.
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