5 early symptoms of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
When it comes to NAFLD, early detection is extremely important, because the condition develops slowly at first (without visible symptoms), but if left untreated, can even lead to liver cirrhosis, which can be chronic, irreversible, and even fatal. Here are 5 subtle signs that you may be suffering from NAFLD.
Persistent Fatigue and Weakness
One of the first and persistent signs of NAFLD is feelings of tiredness and weakness in the body.
NAFLD patients typically experience intense tiredness, which fails to improve when they rest. (yes, even after a good night's sleep) Fatigue appears because the liver fails to carry out its typical operations including detoxification and energy creation. Fatigue which persists without any apparent reason, may signal that your liver is under stress, and you need to get checked out.
Discomfort or Pain in the Upper Right Abdomen
Pain or discomfort on the upper right side of the abdomen just below the ribs, is also a warning sign of NAFLD.
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Since the liver is located here, the pain is felt as a dull or aching sensation, which can be interpreted as digestive problems or a muscle strain. This happens due to inflammation of the fat, resulting in tissue damage.
Unexplained Weight Loss
Non-alcoholic liver damage may lead to unexplained weight loss in patients, even though they are not trying to lose the weight, either with diet or exercise. This occurs because both body metabolism and appetite become affected by progressive liver damage.
Weight loss together with fatigue or abdominal pain, requires immediate medical consultation from a healthcare provider.
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Unfortunately, Non-alcoholic liver damage usually shows no symptoms throughout its early stages. However, certain specific blood tests can can reveal elevated liver enzymes, which are known to occur due to liver inflammation or tissue damage.
Signs of Advanced Liver Damage (Cirrhosis)
The failure to treat non-alcoholic liver damage, will eventually lead to cirrhosis, which is a serious liver disease that can be fatal. Signs of Cirrhosis include:
Yellowing of the skin, known as jaundice
Extreme itchiness, that gets worse at night
Accumulation of fluid in legs, ankles, and abdomen leads to swelling known as edema and ascites.
Easy bruising and bleeding
Confusion, lack of focus, and inability to concentrate
Who is at the most risk
While NAFLD can occur to anyone, these people are at most risk
People who have excess weight, especially if it collects around the belly
People with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
Those who have High blood pressure, along with high cholesterol
People older than 50 years of age
Sources
Mayo Clinic
Liver Foundation
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