Foie gras in India: Fatty liver disease is a very dangerous disease. Many dangerous diseases can occur due to it. This disease is spreading rapidly in India. One in three Indians suffers from fatty liver disease. Recently, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said this in a conference.
Experts say that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a common metabolic liver disorder, which can later lead to cirrhosis and primary liver cancer. In most people, the problem of fatty liver disease appears before diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and many other diseases.
what is fatty liver disease
The liver works to control proteins, lipids and bilirubin in the body. Due to excessive intake of fats and calories in food and decreased physical activities, fat begins to accumulate in the liver, called fatty liver. This problem is more common in those who drink alcohol, but this liver problem is seen in those who do not drink alcohol and have a high weight and BMI.
Reason for increased fatty liver
Dr Jitendra Singh said that there have been many changes in lifestyle and diet in India and Europe, due to which metabolic syndromes like diabetes and obesity are on the rise. Due to this, cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are also increasing.
Underweight people are at greater risk
Dr Jitendra said that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease have similar effects ranging from steatosis to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis and HCC.
He explained that in the Indian subcontinent, this disease affects about 20% of people with very low body weight, while in Western countries, most cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are related to obesity. Let us tell you that recently, a virtual node was launched at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in the country’s capital, New Delhi, for the prevention and prevention of metabolic liver diseases. In which 11 French doctors and 17 Indian doctors will work together.
How to avoid fatty liver disease
Reduce fats and carbohydrates in your diet.
Increase physical activity.
Talk to your doctor about reducing liver fat.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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