Fatty Liver Treatment in Ludhiana
Consult Dr. Rajiv Grover, a distinguished digestive and liver specialist in Ludhiana, for multidimensional, patient-focused management of alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver.
What is Fatty Liver?
Fatty liver occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver cells. When this fat build up exceeds 5-10% of the liver weight, it is clinically classified as Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) (formerly called Fatty Liver Disease). While the early stages may be silent and asymptomatic, untreated fat buildup carries a high risk of chronic inflammation, permanent scarring, and liver failure. The three common types of Fatty Liver Disease are:
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (formerly NAFLD) is the most common form of liver disease globally, caused by cardio-metabolic risks like obesity, type 2 diabetes, high BP, or lipid abnormalities.
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) is the progressive stage of MASLD where the fat accumulation causes the liver to swell (inflammation) and become severely damaged. MASH increases the risk of serious scarring (cirrhosis) and liver cancer.
- Alcohol-related Liver Disease (ALD) caused by heavy alcohol consumption and leading to rapid fat accumulation and inflammation.
The Good News: With early diagnosis and disciplined lifestyle modifications, it is possible to reverse fatty liver before it progresses into more serious stages.
Symptoms of Fatty Liver
Fatty Liver Disease, in its early stages, is often asymptomatic and is often found only during routine blood tests or ultrasounds. As the disease progresses, symptoms may start to present themselves.
Dull pain in the upper right abdomen
Extreme exhaustion/ fatigue
Nausea, loss of appetite
Intense skin itching
Swelling/ fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
Swelling in the legs, hands or feet (edema)
When to See a Doctor for Fatty Liver?
If you notice any of the symptoms, you should consult a liver specialist and get yourself checked as early screening and treatment is a lifesaver. However, if you notice these warning signs, you must immediately visit a specialist like Dr. Rajiv Grover.
- Severe jaundice
- Unexplained/ rapid weight loss
- Severe abdominal pain or swelling
- Dark urine, or pale stools
- Unexplained/ easy bleeding in the digestive tract
- Brain fog, confusion or memory problems
Note: If you have any cardio-metabolic disorders like hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes or dislipidemia, it is advisable to get regular liver screening.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Rajiv Grover’s Treatment Approach for Fatty Liver
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly experienced liver specialist in Ludhiana, leverages a multidimensional, patient-focused approach for the management of fatty liver disease. His focus is on early screening and interventions, precision-led identification and management of the root cause, and disciplined lifestyle modification to prevent disease progression and long-term liver function protection.
Initial Consultation
In the first, deep-dive consultation, the doctor gathers information about your medical history, condition, lifestyle, and symptoms through a two-way conversation, followed by a physical examination to check for signs of enlarged liver and jaundice. If you have any previous blood or liver function tests or ultrasounds, the doctor will review those as well.
Advanced Diagnosis
The doctor uses one or more tests to identify the root causes, rule out other liver diseases, and stage the liver damage:
- Blood work (Hb1C, lipid profile, iron studies, viral hepatitis, celiac disease screening)
- Liver function and liver enzyme tests
- Abdominal ultrasound
- MRI & CT scans
- Liver FibroScan
- Liver biopsy if test results are unclear
Tailored Treatment
Fatty liver disease does not have any direct medication or treatment. The focus of hepatologists like Dr. Rajiv Grover is to manage the root causes and metabolic risk factors. An individualized plan may include:
- Complete alcohol avoidance
- Targeted, sustainable weight loss of 10%
- Bariatric surgery where traditional weight loss isn’t possible
- Active lifestyle
- Nutrition optimization
- Management of cardio-metabolic risks
- Vaccination for Hepatitis A & B
- Medications for moderate liver scarring
Risks & Complications
What Happens If You Leave Fatty Liver Untreated?
If Fatty Liver Disease is not screened and treated early, it progresses to more severe, life-threatening stages.
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Advanced liver cirrhosis
Liver failure
Liver cancer
Increased cardiovascular risks
Frequently Asked Questions
The causes vary based on the type of fatty liver disease you have.
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (formerly NAFLD) is the most common form of liver disease globally, caused by cardio-metabolic risks like obesity, type 2 diabetes, high BP, or lipid abnormalities.
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) is the progressive stage of MASLD where the fat accumulation causes the liver to swell (inflammation) and become severely damaged. MASH increases the risk of serious scarring (cirrhosis) and liver cancer.
Alcohol-related Liver Disease (ALD) caused by heavy alcohol consumption and leading to rapid fat accumulation and inflammation.
Yes, it is possible to prevent and even reverse/ cure fatty liver if it is identified in the early stages. Unlike many other organ diseases, the liver has a remarkable ability to repair itself. If MASLD is caught before significant scarring (Cirrhosis) occurs, targeted weight loss of 10%, effective management of cardio-metabolic health, complete alcohol avoidance, and strict lifestyle changes can often return the liver to a healthy, fat-free state.
To prevent fatty liver disease:
- Maintain your cardio-metabolic health
- Get regular liver screenings if you have cardio-metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension or obesity.
- Eat a balanced, nourishing diet; limit sugars
- Exercise regularly and maintain an active lifestyle
- Limit your alcohol consumption
- Maintain a healthy weight
In its early stage of simple fatty liver, it may not be immediately dangerous, but it is a major warning sign that one should not ignore. If it progresses to the steatohepatitis stage, the resulting inflammation can lead to permanent scarring (Cirrhosis) and eventually liver failure or cancer.
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly experienced fatty liver specialist in Ludhiana, leverages a multidimensional, patient-focused approach for the management of SLD. He leverages blood work, liver function and liver enzyme tests, imaging, FibroScan, and liver biopsy (if test results are unclear) for the precision-led diagnosis of SLD and staging of the damage.
Fatty liver disease does not have any direct medication or treatment. The focus of hepatologists like Dr. Rajiv Grover is to manage the risk factors and root causes, as well as, making disciplined lifestyle and dietary shifts. An individualized treatment plan for fatty liver typically includes:
- Complete alcohol avoidance
- Targeted, sustainable weight loss of 10%
- Bariatric surgery where traditional weight loss isn’t possible
- Active lifestyle
- Nutrition optimization
- Management of cardio-metabolic risks
- Vaccination for Hepatitis A & B
- Medications for moderate liver scarring
Yes, it is absolutely possible to get fatty liver even if you don’t consume alcohol. If you have cardio-metabolic disorders (or at a risk of these), you are likely to develop Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (formerly NAFLD) or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a progressive stage of MASLD.
MASLD and MASH are is caused by the body’s inability to process fats and sugars properly, often due to insulin resistance, a sedentary lifestyle, or a diet high in processed foods. It is now the most common cause of liver disease in non-drinkers.
Yes. Thin people can also get fatty liver called lean MASLD. Even if your BMI is normal, there are certain factors which put you at a high risk of developing fatty liver disease:
- Visceral fat that grows around internal organs
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Genetic predisposition
- Having cardio-metabolic conditions like
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- PCOS/ PCOD
- Thyroid disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Taking certain prescription medicines or steroids