Development and treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent form of fatty liver disease caused by over nutrition. It is mainly suspected in obese people with the metabolic conditions of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure and raised serum lipid. In the condition of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, extra fat is build up in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. In normal course, liver contain some fat. But excessive fat may result in disease. The more severe form of NAFLD is called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH causes the liver to swell and become spoiled. In early phase if illness, patients do not show symptoms but continued damage to the liver can lead to a more severe condition such as cirrhosis, or scarring and dysfunction of the liver. Symptoms of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may include: Tiredness and fatigue, including muscle weakness and a lack of energy Discomfort and possibly swelling in the upper abdomen Weight loss ...