#Fatty liver complications

[hopkinrx]

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.

[darkmaga-returns]

Story at-a-glance

Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to 338,240 deaths annually and contributed to 2.2 million new Type 2 diabetes cases in 2020, representing about 1 in 10 cases globally

Sugary drinks cost the world 12.5 million healthy years of life in 2020 and are associated with 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases, or about 1 in 30 cases

Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa face the highest health impacts, with some countries attributing nearly half of new diabetes cases to sugary drinks

Processed fructose, especially high-fructose corn syrup in sweetened beverages, overwhelms your liver, promotes fat storage and contributes to insulin resistance and fatty liver disease

Unlike natural sugars in whole fruits, added fructose in drinks lacks fiber and nutrients, delivering a concentrated sugar load that disrupts metabolism and drives chronic disease

[ladybrythwensinclair]

Hail Hel

Hail to the gracious Queen of the Dead Hail to the welcoming Lady of Rest after life's tumult Hail to the mighty daughter of Loki Bless and walk with us this day

~*~*~*~*~ This post may seem unexpected. My father-in-law passed away last night in his sleep due to complications from fatty liver disease. The whole family is in tumult. There's conflict brewing between the extended family and the immediate family with respect to what is to be done with the remains, with a lot of pressure on disregarding the man's dying wishes. To say the least, my mother-in-law is clearly distraught and in need of support. If you would be so kind as to keep her in your thoughts, I would deeply appreciate it. The next little while is going to be rocky and challenging, but I know that we'll get through it. The kids took the news fairly well this morning. They're in a bit of shock and we're keeping them home from school for a few days as they adjust to the new normal. If I am scarce for a few days it'll be due to this business.

[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 refuse weightloss and if my blood results get worse I will be blamed and abandoned.

[im-not-even-sorry]

Some medical info for the death feedists ❤️

BMI:

Overweight: 25 to less than 30

Class 1 Obesity: 30 to less than 35

Class 2 Obesity: 35 to less than 40

Class 3 Obesity (Severe Obesity): 40 or greater

Having a BMI as high as those increases your chances for developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver diseases, breathing problems, osteoarthritis and many more!

WHR (waist to hip ratio):

Men: 0.90 or more

Women: 0.85 or more

Means that you have abdominal obesity, which shows stong association with diabetes type 2, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia and metabolic dysfunctions.

Waist circumference:

Men: >94cm (37in)

Women: >80cm (31.5in)

Increases the risk of metabolic complications

Men: >102cm (40in)

Women: >88cm (34.5in)

Significantly increases the risk of metabolic complications

Needless to say, eat up, fatties, there's much more work to do ❤️

[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!

[unhonestlymirror]

Another Lithuanian snacks I'd love to recommend are:

Flaxseed oil and pupmkin seed oil!!

They have dozens of brands of those oils, you'll be stunned - and they can be quite expensive so it's better to buy them on the special discount days! I prefer these on the pictures below:

They're literally my favourite oils ever - just a spoon of one, and it feels like a magic potion, accumulating health and strength in your body. They don't taste fatty at all!

Flaxeed is one of the most popular products Lithuania exports worldwide - from oil to fabric. The oil prevents or heals so many diseases and disbalances that describing it all would exceed the symbol limit on a text post here. XD Since flaxseed oil has perfect Omega-3 : Omega-6 ratio, I use it for better skin and hair, liver and GI tract well-being (which is really important for students to maintain!!).

It's slightly bitter which nevertheless leaves an amazing aftertaste, and it's perfect for salads (not suitable for frying!).

Pumpkin seed oil used to be called "dark liquid gold" in Ukraine - for its exceptional properties, complicated manufacturing process and extremely high price. Nowadays, thanks to technological progress, it's not as high as it used to be - the properties haven't changed their effect, though. ;)

It promotes hair growth, prevents and treats depression, protects from metabolic disorders and reduces pain and inflammation. It's also a great source of antioxidants and iron, which is really great for people whose stomach and guts cannot tolerate iron supplements - 100 grams of pumpkin seed oil contain 13 milligrams of iron (the daily norm is 18 mg for adult females and 8 mg for males). It has a really rich and unique taste!

If you have a chance to visit Lithuania and you're thinking about buying something for souvenir - you should think about these oils! Their values and looks are way richer than the actual prices.

[digitaldetoxworld]

Nutrition and Wellness: Separating Fact from Fiction

 In the age of social media influencers, fad diets, and self-proclaimed well-being authorities, it’s more difficult than ever to separate nutrition data from fiction. Misinformation spreads quick, frequently packaged in aesthetically alluring posts or sensational headlines. While some pointers and traits are rooted in technological know-how, many aren't—and they can do extra damage than top. In this newsletter, we’ll dive into commonplace myths surrounding nutrients and well being and highlight what the technological know-how definitely says.

separating nutrition facts from fiction"

Myth #1: Carbs Are Bad for You

Fiction: Carbohydrates make you gain weight and should be averted.

Fact: Carbohydrates are a number one supply of power for your body and mind. Not all carbs are created same, and the secret is distinguishing between simple and complicated carbohydrates.

Simple carbs (like delicate sugars in sweet or white bread) can spike blood sugar and contribute to weight benefit if consumed excessively.

Complex carbs (like entire grains, culmination, and greens) provide fiber, nutrients, and lengthy-lasting power.

In fact, entire grains and fiber-rich foods were associated with lower dangers of coronary heart ailment, kind 2 diabetes, and obesity. Carbs handiest end up difficult whilst consumed in extra or whilst sourced from fantastically processed ingredients.

Myth #2: You Need to Detox Your Body with Juice Cleanses

Fiction: Juice cleanses flush out pollutants and reset your body.

Fact: Your body already has an extremely effective detox machine—your liver, kidneys, skin, and lungs. There's no medical proof that juice cleanses or detox teas enhance this natural manner. In truth, excessive cleanses can lead to nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar imbalances, and digestive issues.

While juices may be nutrient-dense if crafted from complete end result and vegetables, they regularly lack fiber and are high in sugar. A better approach? Support your frame with a balanced food regimen, hydration, normal workout, and sleep.

Myth #3: Fat Makes You Fat

Fiction: Eating fat causes weight advantage.

Fact: Dietary fat is critical for fitness. It helps mobile increase, hormone production, and nutrient absorption. What matters most is the form of fats you consume.

Healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat located in avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish) can lessen irritation and decrease the danger of coronary heart disorder.

Unhealthy fats (trans fats and excessive saturated fat) can make a contribution to cardiovascular problems and need to be constrained.

Eating fat moderately as part of a balanced weight-reduction plan does no longer immediately cause weight advantage—in reality, healthy fats can boom satiety and assist adjust urge for food.

Myth #four: High-Protein Diets Are Dangerous

Fiction: Eating too much protein harms your kidneys and bones.

Fact: For most healthful individuals, a high-protein weight-reduction plan is not harmful. This fable likely originated from research in human beings with preexisting kidney disease, for whom excessive protein consumption can be dangerous. But in wholesome individuals, there’s no strong evidence that a high-protein food plan causes kidney harm.

Protein plays a key position in muscle repair, immune feature, and hormone manufacturing. It's specially critical for active individuals, older adults, and those looking to lose fats while keeping lean muscle mass.

That stated, "high-protein" doesn't mean all-meat diets. Good protein sources encompass legumes, dairy, eggs, hen, fish, and plant-primarily based options like tofu and quinoa.

Myth #5: Natural or Organic Means Healthy

Fiction: If it’s labeled “natural” or “natural,” it ought to be excellent for you.

Fact: Labels may be misleading. "Natural" is a loosely regulated time period and doesn’t assure a product is unfastened from preservatives, introduced sugars, or dangerous fat. Similarly, "organic" refers to how components are grown (without artificial pesticides or fertilizers), not to the product’s dietary fee.

For instance, organic cookies might also nonetheless be loaded with sugar and energy. Always study the vitamins label and elements list as opposed to counting on advertising buzzwords.

Myth #6: You Should Eat Small Meals Every 2–three Hours

Fiction: Frequent consuming boosts metabolism and enables with weight reduction.

Fact: While some humans do nicely with frequent meals, there may be no customary gain to eating each 2–three hours. Your metabolism does not appreciably speed up with extra frequent eating.

What’s extra essential is general calorie intake and meals nice over the direction of the day. For a few, intermittent fasting or 3 balanced food an afternoon is probably extra sustainable and beneficial, specially for urge for food control and blood sugar law.

Myth #7: Supplements Can Replace Food

Fiction: Taking nutrients and supplements is simply as top as ingesting nutrient-wealthy ingredients.

Fact: Supplements may be useful, mainly for filling unique dietary gaps (like diet D in winter or B12 for vegans). But they are able to’t fully mirror the complexity of whole meals, which give a synergistic blend of fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.

Relying totally on dietary supplements can deliver a false sense of safety and might even lead to nutrient imbalances or toxicities if overused. Whenever possible, prioritize entire, minimally processed meals.

Myth #8: You Must Be Perfect to Be Healthy

Fiction: One dangerous meal or missed workout ruins your development.

Fact: Consistency beats perfection. A healthy lifestyle isn’t about never indulging—it is approximately developing sustainable conduct that support your well-being through the years. One meal or one lazy day won’t undo weeks or months of proper selections.

Allowing flexibility in your ordinary promotes a more healthy relationship with meals and motion. Mental well-being is a part of the photo, too, and stressing over perfection can cause burnout, disordered eating, or anxiety.

Evidence-Based Wellness Tips

Now that we’ve busted some common myths, right here are a few actionable, evidence-subsidized pointers to assist nutrition and typical wellbeing:

Eat quite a few entire meals: Include veggies, fruits, entire grains, lean proteins, and wholesome fat.

Stay hydrated: Water is important for metabolism, digestion, and energy.

Get enough sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours in line with night to aid hormone balance, urge for food regulation, and recovery.

Move your frame frequently: Exercise facilitates lessen stress, enhance temper, and help cardiovascular and metabolic fitness.

Limit ultra-processed meals: These regularly incorporate excessive quantities of brought sugar, sodium, and bad fats.

Practice mindful eating: Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues, and enjoy meals without distractions.

Manage pressure: Chronic strain can negatively have an effect on digestion, appetite, and irritation.

 Benefits Of Meditation

Immediate Benefits Of Plant Based Diet 

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WHY SUGAR NOT GOOD FOR DIABETICS?

Sugars naturally occur in the form of carbs—such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products as well. In the case of type 2 diabetes when we consume any type of fruit or dairy products they contain sugars and get accumulated in the cells and so also increase the insulin resistance which thus increases the sugar levels.

So increase in sugars will also have further complications such as in heart, kidney, eyes etc. And so the liver metabolises the sugar in the same way as the alcohol and converts the dietary carbohydrates to the fat which gets converted to the fatty liver diseases and increases the risk for the heart disease.

Whereas- plant food have high amount of fibre, essential nutrients and anti oxidants. Since, the body digests these foods slowly, and so the sugar present in them provides the energy to our cells and so a high intake of vegetables and whole grains have shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases etc.

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[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.

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Story at-a-glance

Research shows eating eggs up to six times per week lowers the risk of heart disease-related death by 29% and reduces overall mortality by 17%

Choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, supports heart health by reducing homocysteine levels, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

In addition to cardiovascular disease, choline deficiency leads to various health complications like fatty liver disease, muscle breakdown and cognitive decline

Pasture-raised eggs from a reputable source offer the most health benefits by reducing harmful omega-6 fats that contribute to inflammation and chronic disease

Eating the yolks is important as it ensures you get all the nutrients, including essential vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids needed for optimal health

[ladybrythwensinclair]

And things went sideways just like that.

Hi everybody,

I may not be posting for a little bit as a family crisis has arisen. My husband's elderly parents are in bad shape. His father is dying from the complications of fatty liver disease, he has a few days left. His mother is showing symptoms of possible dementia. While Beloved's siblings are doing their best to manage the situation, we're going to be involved too. This will keep us busy, to say the least. I just informed the kids of the situation with their grandfather and they took the news fairly well. I expect that there's going to be more upset later as the shock wears off. If you would be so kind as to keep Beloved and the kids in your thoughts, that would be lovely.

[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.