Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Sep
11
Wednesday
9:00 PM IST
Live on
Medflix
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About Session
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are types of NAFLD. NAFLD is a spectrum of diseases including simple fatty liver, NASH, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, with a complex ‘multi-hit’ pathophysiology. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a global prevalence of about 25%. Incidence is increasing with rising levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and NAFLD is predicted to become the leading cause of cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation in the next decade. Diagnosis involves the identification of hepatic steatosis, followed by risk stratification for significant fibrosis. Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Manish Bhatnagar will share his insights on this pressing health issue.