The 12 most common signs and symptoms of fatty liver disease
Fatty Liver Disease is a medical condition
also known as Hepatic Steatosis. This is where fat cells build up in the liver. This can
lead to inflammation, scarring and liver cirrhosis.
A none alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) is very common and is caused by eating the wrong foods
for many years. Many people go for years without noticing any symptoms of this.
The liver acts as a filtration system and
has to break down toxins. When it filters out alcohol, poisonous by-products are created
which damage the liver. This case is known as Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (ALFD).
In today's video we will share 12 common symptoms
of fatty liver disease that you may not be aware of.
1. Heart Pain
Some people with a fatty liver experience pain in the heart, especially when laying
on their left side at night. You may also feel this pain in the upper right side of
the abdomen. If you experience pain in these areas, visit a health care professional for
a simple blood test.
2. Gyno When the liver is fatty or inflamed it is
unable to filter out estrogen, which causes high estrogen levels. In men "man-boobs" or
gynecomastia is often a side effect of having too much estrogen.
3. Spider Veins.
Another sign of liver problems is spider veins, which is a symptom that the liver isn't filtering
out enough estrogen. This is more common in women and is a case where veins in the legs
have become weakened.
4. Night Blindness If your vision gets worse at night then it
is likely you are not absorbing enough Vitamin A. If you have a fatty liver, it may not be
making enough bile to help absorb vitamin A. You may also notice your vision getting
poorer and poorer over time.
5. Diabetes When the liver becomes fatty and inflamed
it loses its capacity to control blood sugars. This leads to type 2 diabetes.
6. Fatigue
If you have a fatty liver you will feel tired quite often throughout the day. The liver
acts as the main filtration system for the body. A weakened fatty liver slows down causing
toxins to leak into the body, which affects the glands. This causes hormone imbalances,
tiredness and constant aching in the muscles.
7. Right Shoulder Pain You may also experience right shoulder pain,
or pain specific to the right side of the upper back and neck. This is linked to liver
and gallbladder problems, as they are not producing enough bile. The nerves are connected
to this area of the body, which causes pain.
8. Belly Fat If you find that most of your weight accumulates
around the belly, then you most likely have a fatty liver. A fatty liver is linked to
high insulin levels in the body, which causes fat cells to be produced around the stomach.
9. Confusion
As the liver is unable to balance sugar and glucose levels properly, the blood sugars
rise and fall in an unnatural pattern. This may leave you feeling groggy and confused,
as the brain is not receiving enough nutrients.
10. Jaundice This is a condition where you may experience
yellowing in the whites of the eyes and skin. This is a common sign of liver problems and
is caused by having too much bilirubin in the blood, which is usually filtered out by
the liver.
11. Darker Urine Although darker urine may be caused by dehydration,
those with a fatty liver will experience this more often. The urine may smell stronger as
chemicals usually taken care of by the liver, will be excreted through the kidneys instead.
12. Fluid Retention
The worse the liver gets, the more fluid is stored in the body. This can cause pressure
and pain on the joints, especially in the back. If the belly swells up quickly with
a high amount of fluid, see a health care professional and take a blood test for elevated
liver enzymes.
As you can see there are many symptoms and signs of fatty liver disease. It doesn't matter
if you are skinny, obese, muscly or have any body type. This can occur in anyone who consumes
the wrong foods or drinks.
If left untreated, a fatty liver can develop into NASH (Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis)
a more serious form of inflammation in the liver.
Liver cells will become damaged, scarred and
may even lead to liver cancer. If you have any doubts about your health, speak with a
health care professional immediately.
The good news is that fatty liver disease is reversible by fixing the diet and eating
the right foods.
In our next video we share a list of foods that fight fatty liver disease, and some natural
treatments that you can use to heal your liver naturally.
To learn more about this, be sure to select
our "Liver Health" playlist at the end of today's video.
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