By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara
 MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK)
 General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

What Is Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty liver disease occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver.

It has become increasingly common due to:

• Sedentary lifestyle
• Weight gain
• Insulin resistance
• Poor dietary habits
• Diabetes and obesity

Many patients are diagnosed accidentally during routine ultrasound scans.

Early Signs of Fatty Liver

Fatty liver often develops silently without obvious symptoms.

However, some patients may experience:

✔ Fatigue
 ✔ Heaviness in the abdomen
 ✔ Bloating
 ✔ Difficulty losing weight
 ✔ High cholesterol
 ✔ Elevated liver enzymes

Because symptoms are mild, many people ignore the condition until it worsens.

Why Fatty Liver Is More Than a Liver Problem

Fatty liver is strongly linked to metabolic health.

It is commonly associated with:

• Prediabetes and diabetes
• Insulin resistance
• Obesity
• PCOS
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure

This means fatty liver is often a warning sign of deeper metabolic imbalance.

Common Causes of Fatty Liver

1. Insulin Resistance

One of the biggest causes of fatty liver is insulin resistance.

When insulin levels remain high:

• More fat gets stored in the liver
• Fat burning decreases
• Blood sugar control worsens

2. Excess Belly Fat

Visceral fat around abdominal organs increases liver fat accumulation.

Patients with increasing waist size are at higher risk.

3. Poor Diet & Processed Foods

Frequent intake of:

• Sugary drinks
• Bakery foods
• Ultra-processed snacks
• Refined carbohydrates

can worsen liver fat and inflammation.

4. Lack of Physical Activity

Physical inactivity slows metabolism and contributes to fat accumulation in the liver.

Can Fatty Liver Be Reversed?

Yes — especially in early stages.

Lifestyle modification can significantly improve liver health.

Management may include:

✔ Weight reduction
 ✔ Balanced nutrition
 ✔ Improving insulin sensitivity
 ✔ Regular exercise
 ✔ Better sleep and stress management

Early treatment gives the best outcomes.

Fatty Liver Evaluation at Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Dr. Shruthi Thennati focuses on identifying and treating the root cause behind fatty liver disease.

Evaluation may include:

• Liver function tests
• Blood sugar and HbA1c
• Insulin resistance assessment
• Lipid profile
• Weight and metabolic evaluation
• Lifestyle assessment

Treatment is designed to improve both liver and metabolic health long term.

When Should You Consult a Doctor?

You should consider evaluation if you have:

• Fatty liver on ultrasound
   • Belly fat or obesity
   • Prediabetes or diabetes
   • PCOS
   • High cholesterol
   • Difficulty losing weight

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Consult Kayakalpa Clinic and get evaluated by Dr. Shruthi Thennati for personalised metabolic and fatty liver care.

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