Fatty Liver

Fatty Liver,also known as fatty liver disease (FLD), is a condition where large vacuoles of fat accumulate in liver cells.
A person has a fatty liver when fat makes up at least 5-10% of the liver.Simple fatty liver can be a completely benign condition and usually doesn't lead to liver damage. However, once there is a build-up of simple fat, the liver become vulnerable to further injury which may lead to FLD. 
How does Fat get into Liver?
Malfunctioned metabolic(break down) system is a major cause of fat accumulation.Fat from the diet is usually metabolised by the liver and some other tissues.If the amount exceeds fat will be stored in fatty tissues.Another major reason is inability of liver to change fat into its eliminated form.
Causes of FLD:

• Alcohol
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• pre-Diabetes or Insulin resistance
• High blood pressure
• Increased blood cholesterol level

Other potential causes of FLD are

• medications 
• viral hepatitis
• rapid weight loss
• malnutrition

Types of FLD:
There are two types of FLD

1. Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease which is caused by drinking too much alcohol.
2. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease  which is caused by other conditions such as obesity , diabetes etc

Symptoms of FLD:

Fatty Liver Disease often has no symptoms, when it is mild.However patient may feel tired or have pain and discomfort on the right side of the body just under ribs.This pain is caused by a growing amount of fat inside your liver, which makes it expand, stretching  the sensitive membrane that covers the liver. Some other symptoms are

• jundice
• itchy skin
• bruising easily
• confusion or poor memory
• a swollen abdomen(tummy)
• weakness and muscle wasting 
• vomiting and bringing up or passing blood

FLD prevention :
By choosing healthy life style you may prevent obesity.Healthy diet and exercise are important weight loss regimen.Following are some suggestions for preventing FLD

• avoid Alcohol
• choose to lead a healthy life style
• introduce exercise in your routine 
• eat balanced diet that is low in saturated fats and high in fibre

Consult a good doctor.