Fatty liver infiltration is also called steatosis. Literally, this is the accumulation of fat in liver cells. This disease is the most common of hepatoses. It occurs due to the reaction of the liver to various toxic effects. Also, the cause of this process can be some diseases, pathologies of the body. It may occur due to starvation.
In mild cases, steatosis proceeds without pain and may be temporary. Severe cases are painful, liver mass can increase up to five kilograms. Normally, her weight is about 1.5 kg. Severe cases can lead to organ failure and even death. In principle, fatty liver is reversible. Treatment involves careful patient compliance with all doctor's recommendations, a complete rejection of alcohol.
Fatty liver: causes
Most often, pathology haunts people who abuse alcohol - chronic alcohol intoxication. Infiltration of the liver is expressed, depending on the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed.
Other causes of the disease
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract).
- Diabetes.
- Lack of nutrition, hunger.
- Overdose of drugs.
- Pesticide poisoning.
- Pregnancy.
- Obesity.
- Systemic diseases.
Symptoms
Symptoms largely depend on the degree of organ damage. At the initial stage, pathology can be asymptomatic. In some patients, one of the signs is an enlarged liver, with pain on palpation. Typical symptoms are as follows:
- The temperature is elevated.
- Pain in the right hypochondrium.
- Edema.
- Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite,
Diagnostics
Fatty liver infiltration is diagnosed by a specialist doctor. Particular attention is paid to people suffering from alcoholism, diabetics, obese people. Also, the doctor is based on the presence of symptoms typical of the pathology. In order to confirm a preliminary diagnosis, a blood test and biopsy are performed.
Fatty liver: l treatment
Since there are many diverse causes of this disease, the systematization of treatment is somewhat difficult. The treatment mechanism is aimed at correcting or completely eliminating the reason for the occurrence of fatty liver. For example, such a pathology caused by alcoholism is treated with a complete rejection of alcohol and the appointment of proper nutrition. In this case, the liver is restored within a month.
If the cause is malnutrition, the appointment of a special diet containing proteins in the required amount follows. In any case, non-aggravating therapy is carried out using a diet and drugs that normalize liver function. Good results are shown by the long-term use of the herbal preparation Hepabene.
Thus, bile secretion and bile formation are stimulated, and liver function improves . After treatment, the patient is recommended to continue to be observed by a doctor for a certain time (one year or more).
Help yourself - treatment coming from the victim himself.
- You should be aware that the pathology in question can be treated well, but only with careful implementation of the doctor's prescriptions.
- A person suffering from alcoholism may need to start attending a group of anonymous alcoholics. Also today, there are numerous rehabilitation centers focused on helping such people and their families.
- In the fight against excess weight, choose and follow a diet that does not limit you in the necessary nutrients. Also, switching to a special diet, it is advisable to consult with appropriate specialists.