#Fatty liver complications

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Fatty Liver Disease: Important Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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[gastroenterologist]

Meta Description: Learn about the common signs, diagnosis methods, available treatments, and the impact of fatty liver disease on life expectancy in this comprehensive guide.

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Being skinny ruined my life. If you’re thin and think to yourself, “why don’t fat people just lose weight?” Please read this

I was the “ideal fat��� in the sense that I did everything skinny people wanted me to do. I tried every diet in the book. I exercised regularly. I worked with doctors and dietitians to figure out the best way to lose weight. But nothing worked. I did everything “right” to lose weight, and my weight stayed the same

But the thin people in my life kept telling me that I wouldn’t be happy, attractive, healthy, etc. until I lost weight. So, heartbroken, I came to the conclusion that anorexia was the only option left. It felt safer than bariatric surgery, and was obviously much more affordable

I became the perfect anorexic. 700 cal a day or less, except once a week I allowed myself 1400 cal. For reference, my body required at least 2800 to maintain weight, and at least 1800 to keep my organs and stuff fully functioning. Still, 700 a day, I persisted because everyone in my life told me weight loss was all that mattered. If dieting didn’t work, anorexia had to

And it did. My weight dropped all the way down to 110 pounds. I was skinny - underweight, even - in all sense of the word. The people in my life saw it as a miracle. The ultimate success story. My mother, my “friends,” my doctors, they all congratulated me on my accomplishment

When I confessed my eating disorder to my doctor, he told me, “that’s not the best way to go about it, but I’m glad you lost the weight.” My mother took pictures of me and sent them to relatives to brag

Okay, great. I was skinny. I did what I set out to do. But there were severe consequences

The most obvious was my joint pain doubled, maybe even tripled, to the point that I couldn’t leave the house without a wheelchair

I also developed several health complications, including fatty liver disease and extremely painful GERD. I had to see a handful of specialists and get an endoscopy because of severe stomach pain

My partner, who was the only person who saw my weight loss for what it was (a horrible thing that only happened because of an eating disorder), convinced me to enter a recovery program

For nearly a year, I relearned how to feed myself. I ate everything I was told to eat, nothing more and nothing less. My diet was 100% in the hands of somebody else

And I gained back every pound I has lost. All of the work to become thin went right out the window. It was proven to me that thinness and health were incompatible with my body. If I wanted to be thin, I had to forgo my physical and mental well-being. And vise-versa

Prior to the anorexia, I never once struggled with binge eating. I was naturally an intuitive eater, and I did a good job of having a well rounded diet. After the anorexia, after recovery, I developed a binge eating disorder. I had spent so long starving myself, that my brain and body got stuck in survival mode, desperate to consume any and all calories out of fear that I might starve again. To this day I struggle with binge eating

I did everything thin people wanted of me. I dieted. I exercised. And when all else failed, I starved myself. Now I have liver disease, stomach issues, and BED. Not to mention the loads of mental issues that accumulated as a result of my weight loss journey. During the throes of my anorexia, I had to be hospitalized for suicidal ideation

When you tell fat people to “just lose weight” you are suggesting they give themselves illnesses for which treatments are not always effective. You are asking fat people to destroy their stomachs and livers. When a fat person loses so much weight that they become skinny, they are likely giving up so much of their health in efforts to be treated like a human being

If you’re thin, do your part. Treat fat people like people before we tear our bodies apart

[tteessiiee]

Health impacts of obesity, death feedee edition

TW: this is dark and very real, do not read if you are not ready to understand the consequences of feedism. And I really mean it. It may be f* scary.

You know I study physiotherapy at med school. And Im also a feedee, feeder, FA... Which means that mine internships in hospitals are pretty heavy and hard for me. I see all the impacts of obesity, or even morbid obesity on people and their health. On their life.

We are all talking about heart-attacks. Sure, your arteries getting clugged, atherosclerosis growing in your body and getting you closer to an early grave. But atherosclerosis does not cause only heart-attacks. It would be nice, wouldn’t it? Feeling your heart struggling, pain in your chest (which you deserve for being the pig you were), and pretty soon there is the end. Death.

But atherosclerosis can also cause strokes. And I don’t think you want that. Part of your brain gonna die, part gonna live. It can affect your motor functions, your ability to feel by touch, your ability to know where and how placed your limbs are, your speech, of course your ability to think. You may die, sure. Or you gonna survive and live way way worse life fully dependant on people around you… Did you know that?

You also might ruin your pancreas. Im sure that many of you already have insulin tolerance way higher than you should. Well diabetes mellitus is incoming if you will not change your lifestyle. It does not only mean that you will need to take insulin! It will also damage your nerves. Neuropathies are very common. DM can lead even to amputations of legs. And also an impact on eyes is very well known, you can become blind. Over all diabetes is a metabolic disease and it has huge impact on your whole body – nerves, organs, veins, everything.

Another effect of our feedee diet - your liver become fattier making it work less. And liver are very important organ! Liver steatosis can become cirrhosis, the organ will be very damaged. Btw it also gonna increase your blood pressure which has significant impact on probability of heart-attacks and strokes. Another thing – there can appear stones in your gallbladder. That is mainly caused by eating too greasy and fatty food. And this also can be very painful situation needing a surgery.

It is proved that obesity increases the risk of cancer, especially cancer in gastro-intestinal tract and urogenitals. One more thing that people do not want.

Not to mention your musculo-sceletal system. Arthrosis in joints (another painful thing restricting your daily life), unfit and stiff muscles, bones easier to break by your weight if you fall… And it will not hurt only when you move. But also when you lie in your bed getting stuffed to the brim once again. Who of you have never ever had back pain, mainly lower-back pain? It is not comfortable, is it? And it only gonna get worse if you don’t exercise.

There are also impacts on your skin but i'm not good in this field so can't say much about it.

I know it is a lot of fun to be a feedee. To gain, get fatter, heavier, softer. Getting out of breath easily? Oh f* yes please, it makes you so horny. But there is a huge impact on your health. Im sure you know it. But maybe you don’t know all the specific things that may happen. This is just a brief list of health complications that obesity brings. So if you are a death feedee, go on! Eat yourself to these diseases if that’s what you want. But be aware that your life probably will not end by a sudden quick heart attack. You will suffer many months and years due to many comorbidities till your body will give up on you. Are you ready for that long pain?

Wanted to let you know so that I can feel better when I actually encourage you to gain. You know, consent means that you agree while being aware of the consequences. If you want me to help you get morbidly obese I wanna be sure I warned you. And maybe (hopefully) this gonna help someone to stop gaining so much if they find out that they would not be happy. Because babes – I don’t want you fat in the first place. I want you happy.

That’s the reason why im drinking 700 kcal hot chocolate made of heavy cream while writing this article. It makes me happy to gain. It makes me happy being fat even though I know all of these things. And it also scares the s*it out of me. I fear it so much. I want it so much. Im not a death feedee in real life, will not let the kink kill me (I hope). But I definitely am a death feedee in fantasies, deep inside and sometimes it is really hard to find the difference between having fun and ruining your body.

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I warned you it gonna be dark and real 🖤

Enjoy your life as you wish 💕 Give fully into hedonism or enjoy the parts of feedism that don't kill you - that is your choice. Your body. Your life. Your death.

~ Tessie

[covid-safer-hotties]

New Onset of Acute and Chronic Hepatic Diseases Post-COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review - Published Sept 10, 2024

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused a pandemic in the 2020s, which affected almost every aspect of life. As the world is recovering from the effect of the coronavirus, the concept of post-COVID-19 syndrome has emerged. Multiple organ systems have been implicated, including the liver. We aim to identify and analyze the reported cases of severe and long-term parenchymal liver injury post-COVID-19 infection. Several databases were used to conduct a comprehensive literature search to target studies reporting cases of severe and long-term parenchymal liver injury post-COVID-19 infection. Screening, data extraction, and cross checking were performed by two independent reviewers. Only 22 studies met our inclusion criteria. Our results revealed that liver steatosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cirrhosis were the most reported liver associated complications post-COVID-19 infection. Moreover, complications like acute liver failure, hepatitis, and liver hemorrhage were also reported. The mechanism of liver injury post-COVID-19 infection is not fully understood. The leading proposed mechanisms include the involvement of the angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptor expressed in the liver and the overall inflammatory state caused by COVID-19 infection. Future studies should incorporate longer follow-up periods, spanning several years, for better insight into the progression and management of such diseases.

[explainslowly]

Been thinking about that transition weight gain post and such and it's like, there are definitely cases of weight gain* that are like, about your body doing badly whether it's like yr metabolism is fucked because of illness or medications fucking with you, often to an extent that you retain water and it's allllll just soooo miserable already without the added stigma of fatphobia that really feels like getting kicked while yr down.

*and this is like, very often about "looking bigger" not even like "gaining fat" or whatever necessarily

Especially considering that diets and other stupid shit have the potential to just make you worse - if you are all swollen because yr liver is fucked then messing with your bloodsugar levels and nutrition is not gonna make it better.

And like yeah the flipside of that is that you don't get to enjoy gaining weight as part of getting healthier but they feel so connected, right?

It's like, the complication of healthism within fat liberation (which I don't think is like, inherent to it!) - we cannot simply stop at saying "well healthy fat bodies exist" because like. Sick people also don't have the obligation to get thin. Sick fat people, generally speaking, will not be cured by losing weight, even (especially?) if any additional weight gain was the result of their sickness.

Like if we don't owe you thinness we don't owe you health either.

I think about this lot because I experience pressure to like, attempt weight loss from my diabetologist and it makes me feel like I have to be some sort of gold star bestest fatty who manages his diabetes like a boss but that's like insane. It's a chronic illness influenced by many factors, most of which are not, in fact, within my control. But I worry that if I refure weightloss and if my blood results get worse I will be blamed and abandoned.

[dragonbleps]

We left the waiting room for multiple reasons after mom learned about the (typical) 2 hour wait time. She was in pain and exhausted, and was worried we'd run into the 6-8pm shift change where no visitors are accepted, my eye was really starting to give me a headache, etc etc.

When we got home, Mom spoke to the nurse who gave her the new room to see him in, possibly tomorrow. Dad made it through surgery fine and they had no issues reversing the anesthesia :) Apparently before the surgery he was almost entirely pain-free, so the pancreatitis is well on its way to healing! He has a wound in his side now, that's going to be sore because they had to go through muscle and such. But he's conscious and doing well, recovering.

Now, for what the doctor said about his gall bladder--

In front of the stomach, liver, and intestines, wrapping around them is a fatty, curtain-like organ called the omentum (there's Greater and Lesser, and more, but specifics aren't important). It plays a role in immune response. When things get inflamed--say, a liver--the omentum clings to those structures and aids in healing.

His pancreatitis had been so severe in affecting other organs it was challenging to maneuver around the omentum to get to the gall bladder. He ended up having to snip away some omentum, but said that dad has so much, it's not going to cause any harm.

What he did was snip the bulbous end of the gall bladder and begin scooping gall stones out. He said dad had at least a hundred stones. A HUNDRED, BB-to-pea-sized gall stones in his gall bladder!!! I thought the nurses had said no scans found any but??

Anyway, so he scoops them all out and then snips as much of the gall bladder out as possible. He wasn't able to remove as much as he usually does, mostly because the omentum was blocking vision so much and they don't want to risk nicking the Common Bile Duct because that'd cause a major complication and require a re-routing procedure, it just wasn't worth the risk. So there's technically still a risk of gall stones forming in the tiny funnel shape that's left at the end of the duct, but it's still safer.

He said dad was very lucky he came in when he did, that this was a very serious case of pancreatitis that could've caused multiple organ failure if left to progress. But the pancreas is now healing and the inflammation has gone down.

They're of course going to keep a close eye on him while the surgical wound heals, and monitor his liver numbers to make sure they didn't miss a stone or see that he's forming more.

He sent both the bit of amputated omentum and the gall bladder off to Pathology just to be sure, but he didn't see anything during surgery that looked tumorous.

They still wanna figure out what the fluid backup is and where it's coming from, but other than that, he should be on the road to recovery!

[loiswasadevil]

in the past you said caleb was your brother, but now you've contradicted yourself. either that or youre into incest. in the past you said he died of fatty liver, but more recently its been typhus. we all know youre bullshitting, just delete this account and get mental help

You are confusing my brother Jonas and my Boyfriend Caleb. They were both my Peter. Jonas died when we were still off grid It was the event that allowed me to escape that life, He died of typhus And that was over 10 years ago. Caleb Was my most recent Peter we dated for almost 8 years and he died of Fatty Liver complications last year we are approaching the 1 year anniversary of his death. Just because you don't know my story or my life doesn't mean i'm "bullshitting" And i'm not gonna let people like you stop me from finding my next Peter Because I know i will find him and I don't need mental Help.

[thentherewasfury]

Clap if you’re annoyed at your doctor!!!

Mine just tried to blame my ulcer symptoms on my liver possibly showing signs of fat deposits on an ultrasound, despite none of my symptoms remotely resembling fatty liver disease (which only has symptoms at advanced stages anyway), having zero risk factors for complications from fatty liver disease, and my liver function testing completely normal twice in the last six months. I do not think that the largely benign condition that affects 1/4 of USAian adults is causing my symptoms that precisely line up with ulcers in every way!!!

Anyway I definitely think she fucked up by testing me for h pylori three days after I finished a course of antibiotics for an unrelated condition (which i needed them for! But also she prescribed them in that time window knowing I needed an h pylori test) and I remain convinced that I am in fact dealing with at this point MONTH FIVE of an h pylori infection, which is VERY ANNOYING, and I would like it TO BE OVER.

[melodic-melovin]

Mélovin Health Update: What We Know So Far (11/13/2023)

Okay so normally I'd just reblog the last post I made, but after trawling through countless news/tabloids sites, Reddit, and the cesspool that is Twitter and sorting through the various information available, it seemed more important to make a separate post entirely so people could see.

HERE IS WHAT HAS HAPPENED/WHAT WE KNOW:

-Mel has been diagnosed with a serious illness.

-I cannot *personally* confirm for sure what illness, HOWEVER, most sources are reporting that it is steatohepatitis, a liver condition, sometimes also known as "Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease"

-In essence: this is essentially an inflammation of the liver caused by fat cells building up in said liver, not brought on by drinking alcohol.

-It is considered a metabolic disorder. There are several potential causes, most of which are tied to type 2 diabetes and obesity complications, hormone imbalances such as with the thyroid, but it can also just be bad luck of the genetic draw.

-This is NOT the same condition as viral hepatitis (aka Hepatitis C, etc.) I mention this specifically because some sites are incorrectly reporting this claim and people are already using that misinformation as ammo to be homophobic and claim that he got this condition as a result of his "orientation". Do not do this. Do not be these people.

-Is it terminal or is it incurable? Well, that's the muddied part of this. Even Mel used the term 'terminal' in his Instagram post about this, however many sources seem to point to 'incurable' as a more accurate term. It could be that the words are very similar in Ukrainian and thus the confusion there.

-Note that steatohepatitis *is* incurable, however it *may* or *may not* be terminal/fatal. We don't know how long he's had it, if there was liver damage already present before his being officially diagnosed, and to what extent. The main complications that can lead to death if no treatment is administered are cirrhosis and scarring, even liver cancer, which the only treatment at that point would be a full liver transplant. Without treatment, expectancy is anywhere between 3-5 years in severe cases, or 10-15 in lesser ones. Again, this is not proof of anything yet, this is only the general knowledge I have gained from researching this condition.

-This diagnosis came about as a result of bloodwork when he intended to get some kind of cosmetic procedure.

-(Before anyone asks what cosmetic surgery was he getting - that I don't know, and I don't think anyone else does either. He hasn't said, and cosmetic is a very broad term and can range from anything like traditionally thought-of plastic surgeries to something less intensive like a mole removal or getting his teeth worked on. Personally I think he's too young to be getting cosmetic work done, but that's not important right now.)

-He is seeking/undergoing treatment and currently resting and recovering at home with his family.

-His Instagram is currently private to non-followers, probably to prevent harassment. I have downloaded the video regarding this apparent diagnosis announcement and will try to upload it.

-He is still apparently on the longlist for competing in Vidbir, as announced by Suspilne.

-It is not known if this will impact the release of his newest song or further music going forward.

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If more develops, I will try to let you all know. Right now, please just try to be supportive, don't harass him or his friends/family for more info (he will no doubt tell us when he is ready), and don't spread wild misinformation. We can only imagine what he must be going through right now. Even if this ends up not being nearly as bad as it sounds, getting a lifelong illness diagnosis is not easy for anyone to handle.

[owlservice]

Familial lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency, also known as familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of the lipoprotein lipase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides in the bloodstream. In individuals with familial LPL deficiency, the impaired enzyme function leads to the accumulation of chylomicrons (a type of lipoprotein) and very high levels of triglycerides in the blood. The symptoms of familial LPL deficiency may include:

  Pancreatitis: Recurrent episodes of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, are a hallmark feature of familial LPL deficiency. Pancreatitis can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and potentially life-threatening complications.

 Lipemia Retinalis: Lipemia retinalis is a condition characterized by creamy or milky-white appearance of the retinal blood vessels. It occurs due to the presence of excess chylomicrons in the blood, which can affect the appearance of the retinal blood vessels during eye examination.

 Xanthomas: Xanthomas are fatty deposits that can develop under the skin or around tendons due to the accumulation of lipids. In familial LPL deficiency, xanthomas may appear as yellowish nodules or plaques on the skin, typically on the elbows, knees, buttocks, or feet.

  Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain and discomfort, which may be severe, can occur due to pancreatitis or other digestive disturbances associated with high triglyceride levels.

  Hepatomegaly: Hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver. In familial LPL deficiency, hepatomegaly can occur due to the accumulation of triglycerides in liver cells.

  Splenomegaly: Splenomegaly refers to an enlarged spleen. In some cases of familial LPL deficiency, an enlarged spleen may be present due to the increased workload of the organ in clearing chylomicrons from the bloodstream.

  Recurrent Lipid-Related Symptoms: Individuals with familial LPL deficiency may experience recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms related to high triglyceride levels.

[drnishargpatel]

Identifying Gastrointestinal Issues Early: Signs to Watch For

Gastrointestinal (GI) issues can significantly impact your overall health if not addressed promptly. Digestive problems often begin with subtle signs that many people ignore, only to worsen over time. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and receiving effective treatment depend on early recognition of these issues. Typical gastrointestinal problems, warning indications, and the significance of seeking immediate medical advice from one of Surat's top ten gastroenterologists are covered in this article.

Typical Digestive Problems

The term "gastrointestinal issues" refers to a variety of disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, among other digestive organs. Some of the most common GI conditions include:

Acid Reflux (GERD): Chronic heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort are hallmarks of GERD, caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms include abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, which are frequently triggered by stress or particular meals.

Ulcers: These are sores in the stomach lining caused by H. pylori bacteria or prolonged use of NSAIDs.

Gallstones: These hard deposits in the gallbladder can cause severe pain, nausea, and indigestion.

Liver Diseases: Conditions like fatty liver and cirrhosis are common and may develop due to alcohol consumption, obesity, or hepatitis infections.

Colon Cancer: A serious condition with symptoms like unexplained weight loss, blood in stools, and persistent abdominal pain.

Early Warning Signs to Watch For

Being attentive to subtle signs can help catch GI problems before they become severe. Below are key symptoms that warrant attention:

1. Persistent Abdominal Pain

What It Means: Recurring or chronic abdominal pain could signal underlying issues like ulcers, IBS, or gallstones.

When to Worry: Pain lasting longer than a few days or worsening over time should not be ignored.

2. Frequent Heartburn or Indigestion

What It Means: Occasional indigestion is common, but frequent discomfort may indicate GERD or other stomach-related issues.

When to Worry: If symptoms interfere with daily life or persist despite dietary changes.

3. Changes in Bowel Habits

What It Means: Constipation, diarrhea, or changes in stool consistency may point to IBS, infections, or more severe conditions like colon cancer.

When to Worry: Seek medical advice if these changes last more than a week or are accompanied by other symptoms like pain or weight loss.

4. Blood in Stool or Vomit

What It Means: Blood can signal ulcers, hemorrhoids, or more severe issues like colorectal cancer.

When to Worry: Even small traces of blood should be evaluated by a specialist.

5. Unexplained Weight Loss

What It Means: Sudden weight loss without trying could be a symptom of conditions like Crohn’s disease or even GI cancers.

When to Worry: If you lose more than 5% of your body weight in a short period without changes in diet or activity.

6. Constant Bloating or Gas

What It Means: While occasional bloating is normal, persistent discomfort may suggest IBS, lactose intolerance, or even liver issues.

When to Worry: If bloating occurs frequently or is paired with pain and dietary changes don’t help.

Why Early Diagnosis Matters

Identifying gastrointestinal issues early can:

Prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Reduce the need for invasive procedures.

Provide timely treatment for serious conditions like colon cancer or cirrhosis.

Help manage chronic conditions such as IBS or GERD more effectively.

Diagnosis and Treatment Options

When you notice any of these warning signs, consulting a gastroenterologist in Surat is the first step. These specialists are trained to diagnose and treat GI disorders using advanced techniques. Here’s what the diagnostic and treatment process might involve:

1. Diagnostic Tests

Endoscopy: A camera-guided tube helps examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

Colonoscopy: A similar procedure used to inspect the colon and rectum.

Imaging Tests: Ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs to check for gallstones, tumors, or other abnormalities.

Blood Tests: To identify infections, inflammation, or liver conditions.

2. Treatment Plans

Lifestyle Changes: Modifying diet, increasing exercise, and reducing stress can alleviate many symptoms.

Medications: Proton pump inhibitors for GERD, antibiotics for infections, or anti-inflammatory drugs for conditions like Crohn’s disease.

Surgical Interventions: For severe cases like gallstone removal, cancer surgeries, or advanced liver diseases.

Preventing Gastrointestinal Issues

Prevention is always better than cure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of GI problems:

Eat a Balanced Diet: Include fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water aids digestion and prevents constipation.

Exercise Regularly: Physical activity helps maintain a healthy digestive system.

Limit Alcohol and Smoking: These habits can irritate the digestive tract and lead to long-term damage.

Manage Stress: Practices like yoga or meditation can reduce symptoms of stress-related GI disorders.

Final Thoughts

Your digestive health plays a vital role in overall well-being. Being proactive and recognizing early signs of GI issues can save you from long-term complications. If you’re experiencing symptoms like persistent abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or unexplained weight loss, don’t hesitate to seek help from the top 10 gastroenterologist in Surat.

Their expertise can help you address your concerns and ensure your digestive health is in optimal condition. Early diagnosis, combined with effective treatment strategies, is the key to better health and a more comfortable life.

[shamistate]

Shamis Tate Explains How Metabolic Syndrome Affects Your Body

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of health conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. Shamis Tate, a health expert, breaks down how this condition impacts your body and what you can do to manage or prevent it.

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome isn’t a single disease but rather a group of interconnected risk factors. According to health professionals, these factors include:

High blood pressure

High blood sugar levels

Excess body fat around the waist

Abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels

Having just one of these issues doesn’t mean you have metabolic syndrome. However, the combination of these factors significantly increases the likelihood of developing long-term health complications.

How Metabolic Syndrome Affects Your Body

1. Increases Risk of Heart Disease

High blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels are key components of metabolic syndrome that directly impact your heart health. These conditions make it harder for your heart to pump blood effectively, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

2. Leads to Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes

One of the hallmark effects of metabolic syndrome is insulin resistance, where your body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and eventually type 2 diabetes, which comes with its own set of complications like nerve damage and kidney problems.

3. Causes Inflammation

Metabolic syndrome often triggers chronic inflammation in the body. This inflammation can damage blood vessels and organs over time, contributing to a wide range of illnesses, including arthritis and some forms of cancer.

4. Impacts Liver Function

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly associated with metabolic syndrome. In this condition, fat builds up in the liver, impairing its ability to function properly. Left untreated, it may progress to more severe liver diseases.

5. Affects Overall Energy Levels

People with metabolic syndrome often experience fatigue. This is partly due to insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control, which affect how efficiently your body converts food into energy.

How to Manage or Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

Shamis Tate emphasizes that while metabolic syndrome can be serious, it is both preventable and manageable. Here are some practical steps to consider:

1. Adopt a Healthy Diet

Eating a balanced diet is crucial for managing metabolic syndrome. Focus on:

Whole grains

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Lean proteins like chicken or fish

Healthy fats from sources like olive oil and avocados Limit processed foods, sugary beverages, and excess sodium.

2. Stay Physically Active

Regular physical activity helps in maintaining a healthy weight and improving insulin sensitivity. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like brisk walking, five days a week.

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Excess fat, especially around the waist, is a key factor in metabolic syndrome. Losing even 5–10% of your body weight can make a significant difference.

4. Monitor Your Health

Regular check-ups can help you catch early warning signs of metabolic syndrome. Keep an eye on your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.

5. Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol

Smoking and excessive alcohol intake worsen the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Seek support if you find it challenging to quit on your own.

The Takeaway

Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition, but understanding its effects and taking proactive steps can make a huge difference. As Shamis Tate explains, lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of managing and preventing this condition. By adopting healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and staying on top of your health metrics, you can reduce your risks and live a healthier life.

Remember, it’s never too late to start making positive changes for your health. Consulting with a healthcare professional can help you create a personalized plan to address metabolic syndrome effectively.

[msmedicalcare]

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MS Medical Care is one of the top medical centers providing medical treatment for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in Mumbai; it addresses chronic liver diseases like cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, hepatitis and others.

At our centre, we have the best gastroenterologist in Mumbai, who along with his team formulates effective treatment regime using state-of-art tech. We cover all the specific treatments ranging from the targeted medications, example antiviral agents to the most innovative therapies current In the world such as stem cell therapy. Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery has already proven effective for complication management recovery times being faster than the open procedure.

In extreme conditions, advances in surgical procedures with regard to liver transplantation give second life and better quality of living. Choose us for the highest quality gastroenterology treatments that are customized to meet your needs. Do not hesitate and contact the best gastroenterologist in Mumbai, visit us today and start improving the function of your liver.

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[korrasera]

The information in this thread isn't accurate, so I'd like to provide some corrections:

The body's fuel source is not glucose. Human beings rely on two primary forms of energy metabolism, glycolysis and lipolysis.

1 - Glycolysis occurs when the body burns glucose as energy, storing any excess glucose as fat molecules by converting it into lipids via lipogenesis. This process is triggered and moderated by the presence of insulin in the bloodstream. With low enough glucose and insulin levels, the body automatically switches over to lipid metabolism, which we call lipolysis.

2 - Lipolysis occurs when the body burns lipids as energy, while also converting some of the products of lipolysis into ketone bodies that can act as glucose replacements for the parts of the body that are normally heavily glucose dependent, such as the brain.

Fructose is not harmful to the liver and the body when removed from its native environment. It's more complicated than that.

The reason that fructose is considered more harmful than other types of sugar is that it's metabolized entirely in the liver. Since a body using glycolysis is producing an excess of glucose it's always storing some of that glucose away as fat. In humans, that means that fructose that gets metabolized in to glucose always gets stored inside the liver as fat deposits.

This is the same process that migratory bird species take advantage of to inflate their livers in preparation for migration. It's not healthy in humans because a fatty liver in a human being creates health problems. And we generally don't need to fly south for the winter.

The reason why fructose consumed in fruits isn't considered unhealthy is because fruits usually have small amounts of fructose stored in fibrous tissues. You're getting something that's sweet but not too sugary, which also provides you with some fiber to keep your digestive system clean.

Which means a smoothie, which extracts all of the sugar with none of the fiber, is little better than a milkshake or a couple of cans of coke.

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Glucose is not the body's preferred fuel choice.

The human body evolved to exploit fat and carbohydrates as two primary fuel sources. The body uses fat as a long term fuel source. It's highly energy dense and you can get a great deal of energy out of a lot of fat. It's also slow to burn, so you don't have energy spikes or find yourself with an empty tank quickly.

By comparison, we use glucose as an extremely fast burning energy source. The problem is that you have to use it or you lose it, hence why we have the growth hormone insulin, which helps our bodies capture and store all of that quick energy as stores of fat so we can use it later, when we don't have much glucose lying around.

Sugar isn't poison, but the food supply chain means the modern diet is way too rich in carbs

The modern food supply chain overproduces carbohydrates because they're extremely inexpensive, easy to produce and store, and extremely popular. The reason it's not good for us is because eating carbs all the time means relying on glycolysis all the time, which means accumulating fat stores that you don't need. All the time.

This has nothing to do with how much people eat or what level of activity they engage in. If you give humans a diet that's overloaded in carbs, we're going to have problems with excess fat and nutrition related health problems.

Sugar isn't something you get addicted to. Yes, even if your cravings stop when you quit eating sugar.

The human body is built to crave nutrients. It's completely normal to want to eat something sugary. That's why we have the reaction to sugar that we do, because it's our primate brain saying 'oh hey, energy! yum!' to encourage us to eat it. The same thing happens with fats and protein.

The OP is incorrect about lack of sugar inducing a famine state in human beings.

Lipolysis is a completely normal metabolic pathway that's used by anyone who eats a ketogenic diet. It's not your body signalling that you're dying. When you actually experience famine you start running into problems where your metabolic system goes haywire.

If you're diabetic and your diet gets messed up enough you can experience something called ketoacidosis, where your body isn't able to shift into lipolysis properly and you produce a bunch of excess ketones that acidify your blood.

If you're starving then your body will consume muscle tissue (yes, including your heart) to provide for basic maintenance tasks, making your body eat itself.

If you eliminate carbs from your diet you're eating a ketogenic diet. It's a completely healthy kind of diet that you can live on for your entire life. People living with diabetes, particularly gestational diabetes, are often prescribed ketogenic diets to help control their insulin levels.

You can be fatphobic by telling people they eat too much but you can also be fatphobic by telling people that they're killing themselves by eating the wrong thing.

It's about the moral judgment. People who say these things aren't trying to inform and educate, they're more trying to express their disapproval.

To be clear, it's fatphobia to tell someone that they're fat because they eat too much sugar. It's also fatphobia to tell someone they're killing themselves by cutting out carbs.

People think that you have to have carbs to live or that changing your diet will kill you or that certain foods are poison because we aren't taught about nutrition or metabolism in a way that informs us.

The reason that everyone thinks carbs are necessary is because that's how we're all educated, but it's not actually true. You need to be willing to question your own assumptions if you want to find factual information, because the assumptions you don't know you have will blind you from seeing what's actually going on.

As you learn more about any topic you might find it hard to listen to people repeat things that they learned via pop culture, so I encourage you to always question your own assumptions before weighing in on topics like this. Have you studied the topic in question and do you have confidence in the basic facts? If not, go back and do more research.

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For anyone who wants to read more about a basic overview of how human metabolism works, along with the history of nutrition, I'd recommend two books by Gary Taubes, a science journalist that's written extensively about the topic.

Why We Get Fat [Amazon link] - This is the lighter version of Good Calories, Bad Calories, and it gives you a quick introduction to nutrition, nutrition history, and the science of metabolism.

Good Calories, Bad Calories [Amazon link] - This is the one that goes in depth into how different kinds of food affect your body and should give you a good primer to start learning more about metabolism.

And finally, a cheat sheet:

Fats are good - Long term, durable energy. Avoiding carbs is how your body naturally sheds weight to achieve homeostasis.

Carbs are good - Quick bursts of energy, eating carbs is how you gain weight when you need to gain weight.

Insulin is a growth hormone - Insulin helps you burn carbs and gain weight. Reducing insulin helps you burn fat and lose weight.

When you lose weight in a healthy way, you're returning to a point of homeostasis. That doesn't necessarily mean thin. It just means what your body finds most efficient for you.

Everyone's body is different. Some people are more insulin sensitive than others. You have to dial in the right diet that will maintain a healthy insulin level for you.

You don't need to lose weight to be healthy, but if you want to lose weight you should learn how to do it in a healthy way.

"sugar is poison" sugar is your body's preferred fuel choice and if you stop eating entirely you will die

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