In this video blog, Dr. Abhijit B R, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology at Aster Whitefield, Bangalore, enlightens the viewers about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease also known as Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.
The increasing prevalence of Cirrhosis has become a burden on India. Dr. Abhijit states that the common causes of Cirrhosis include consumption of alcohol and Hepatitis B. Adding to this list is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the form of a “silent killer”.
Symptoms and treatment of the disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease involves the deposition of fat in the liver. Dr. Abhijit further discusses the symptoms which include fatigue, upper abdominal pain. The condition can be prevented through changes in lifestyle primarily.
Stay tuned till the end to know more about diagnostic facilities and various treatment options available at Aster Whitefield Hospital.
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