20/08/2023
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Fatty Liver: Do's and Don'ts
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the abnormal accumulation of fat to a cause other than secondary fat accumulation (eg excessive alcohol consumption). It is often related to diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure dyslipidemia
IMPORTANT NOTICE If not taken care of, fatty liver can eventually turn into cirrhosis (chronic liver damage).
• Avoid intake: oilseeds, loni, paneer, fried foods, packaged foods, junk food, soft drinks (Pepsi, Coca Cola, Sprite, Frooti etc.).
• Avoid eating food items with high sugar content eg. Sweets, chocolates etc.
• Decrease the consumption of rice and roti/chapati in the diet.
• Increased intake of vegetables, salads and fruits in the diet
• Avoid eating a lot. Instead, increase the frequency and reduce the amount per meal (ie eat 5 to 6 small meals per day).
• Eat nutritious and light breakfast and light dinner for dinner.
• Do 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day (yoga, running, jogging, skipping, walking, cycling etc.)
• Weight loss is most important in the treatment of fatty liver. Aim to lose about 0.5kg per week
Means to reduce the weight by 2 kg per month. But avoid any aggressive measures like prolonged fasting or vigorous exercise, because sudden weight loss can have negative consequences for fatty liver.
• Avoid drinking, smoking and chewing to***co completely.
• Patients with fatty liver and diabetes are more likely to develop high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. Therefore regular monitoring of blood sugar level and lipid profile is necessary. Taking control of animals would only help in the treatment of fatty liver.
• Patients should be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
• Regular follow-up with a doctor is very important for preventing progression to fatty liver cirrhosis or for early detection.