Expertos revelan hábitos que podrían favorecer el desarrollo del hígado graso
La enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico es una afección hepática que afecta a personas con exceso de peso, obesidad, entre otras afecciones metabólicas dentro de las que se encuentra la diabetes tipo 2, presión arterial alta o colesterol alto.
TL;DR
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease globally.
- It is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
- Fat accumulation in the liver is linked to genetics, being overweight, insulin resistance, and high triglyceride levels.
- Other risk factors include genetic predisposition, gender, age, PCOS, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism.
- Alcohol intake, even in small doses, can increase the risk of cirrhosis.
- Some liver detox products may harm the liver.
- Potential complications include cirrhosis, fluid accumulation, esophageal varices, confusion, an overactive spleen, liver cancer, and liver failure.