2/10 Learning to recognize your illness
Learning to detect a stroke in a woman, the symptoms of a heart attack or those of fatty liver disease.
3/10 A growing problem in France.
Also known as NASH, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in France and worldwide. This chronic condition is an inflammation of the liver caused by an accumulation of fat in liver cells.
4/10 Pay attention to your sugar intake.
It can cause cirrhosis, or even liver cancer, and can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, high sugar consumption (hence its other name, soda disease) or a poor diet in general.
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5/10 A silent disease
To detect the symptoms of NASH, you have to be attentive, because it is a so-called silent disease. It only shows up once it has reached an advanced stage, and it is therefore recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle from a very young age.
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6/10 What are the symptoms?
If you have this condition, you may experience fatigue, loss of appetite, and bleeding (due to esophageal varices). Your doctor may also notice an enlarged liver upon palpation.
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7/10 Abnormal blood tests?
You may have abnormal blood tests in terms of Gamma GT and transaminases (too high) or even have an intra-abdominal effusion of fluid.
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8/10 Are you at risk?
Risk factors for fatty liver disease include an excessively large waist circumference, being overweight, insulin resistance, or fasting hyperglycemia.
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9/10 Don’t hesitate to consult a doctor.
It is advisable to consult a doctor regularly if you suffer from hypertension, diabetes or obesity, including tests and palpation.
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10/10 No treatment currently exists.
While there is no cure for NASH at present, weight loss improves liver damage. To prevent the disease, regular physical activity and a healthy diet are ideal.
