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Being aware of the symptoms of fatty liver disease is critical, as early detection can stop the disease from progressing to scarring and liver failure.
Liver problems are not always detected in the early stages, as a result of which many patients do not suspect them.
Worryingly, studies warn that more than one in three adults are living with liver disease, which can increase the risk of heart disease, cancer or type 2 diabetes.
Known as fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short, it can be caused by obesity, high blood sugar, and high blood fat, often accentuated by unhealthy lifestyle habits.
A hepatologist shared five warning signs of fatty liver disease that can be seen on the face.
Although NAFLD usually does not cause noticeable problems in the early stages, symptoms may appear as the liver begins to fail.
It is recommended to pay attention to the following alarm signals:
- Yellow skin and yellow eyes
- Red skin
- Small threads of veins
- Rosacea
- Wax look.
These symptoms appear when your liver starts to fail and indicate that your body is trying to clear different types of waste.
"Jaundice, which causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow, is caused by an increase in the level of bilirubin in the body," said the doctor.
If the liver stops functioning properly, bilirubin will not be released properly. If the brownish-yellow bile pigment is higher than expected, the color of your skin and the whites of your eyes may change.
Consult your physician if you are concerned about liver health.
"Symptoms in the eyes appear in the later stages of liver disease, so you need to seek medical attention if you start to notice them."
The expert added that following a healthy diet and limiting alcohol consumption are "important" steps in maintaining liver health and function.
Foods that can lead to fatty liver disease
From chunks of chips covered in mayo to greasy burgers with ketchup, people are not immune to the allure of fast food. If every fifth meal is fast food, you are at a higher risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
If people eat one meal a day at a fast food restaurant, they may think they are doing no harm.
"However, if that one meal is even one-fifth of their daily caloric intake, they are putting their liver at risk."
Fast food consumption has increased over the past 50 years, regardless of socioeconomic status.
