ABSTRACT The liver is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. The weight of the liver is 3 pounds (1.36078kg). The liver regulates most of the chemical levels and excretes bile. The liver is an organ which is responsible for supporting metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification and vitamin storage. The liver is the only organ in the human body…
Abstract Fatty liver is becoming one of the most common liver disorders not only in India but globally. This is due to changes in the lifestyle and food that we consume in the present millennium. Both Non-Alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) and Alcoholic fatty liver are becoming more frequent amongst those who visit the outpatient department. This is due to rising…
Liver -the largest gland, rightly called the ‘chemical factory of the body’ due to the multitude of chemical activities our liver performs, ranging over 500 different activities! Liver plays a key role in processing the food we eat and is the natural detoxifier of our body! Let’s take a look at one of the primary diseases that occurs when we…
WHAT IS FATTY LIVER DISEASE? Some fats are in the liver is normal but if liver produces more than 5-10% of fat in the weight of the liver then this condition known as fatty liver disease. It is also known as “steatosis”. Fatty liver has an accumulation of triglycerides and other fats in the liver cells which is characterized by…
Abstract Fatty liver that is generally known as Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fat cells. Fat tissue starts accumulating in excess amount in the liver when a person’s diet exceeds the amount his or her body can handle. Though the accumulation of fat is completely harmless but the excess accumulation makes…