#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!

[prernadietstory]

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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.

[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.

[tedrakitty]

Mom passed on Jan 13th 2025, and I can tie every single issue she had directly back to the fact that her original doctor did jack shit about her failing kidneys. For me, it's extremely obvious that his medical neglect caused her death. He looked at her, told her "you're fat, go lose some weight" and did the smallest amount of work he could do that she'd leave him alone. She was overweight because her kidneys were failing. He didn't even bother to check. When her kidneys finally gave out, her potassium level was at 8.

She didn't simply die of kidney failure, no it was more complicated than that. Kidney failure meant she went on dialysis. Dialysis meant her heart was affected. She also had issues with her lymphatic system (lymphoedema) and her liver (fatty liver) which I'm sure was also connected to her kidney failure. She died of multi organ failure.

Comorbidity is absolute shit.

“Nobody has that many things wrong with them.”

Actually, lots of people do. I just happen to have an audience and refuse to shut up about it because medical neglect meant I almost died in silence, so I am adamant to survive as loudly and as annoyingly as possible to make sure no one else goes what I go through and hopefully know they’re not alone.

Also it’s called comorbidities and the knock on effect of being told I was “just anxious” for thirty odd years while my body was allowed to crumble. Had I been correctly diagnosed a lot sooner and given adequate medical care, a lot of the things wrong with me might never have happened.

As it is, I was slapped with an anxiety label for the longest time and allowed to deteriorate until it almost killed me. I am now living with the consequences of that.

And if you truly can’t relate or think it impossible: Be thankful your medical experiences to date have sheltered you from that.

[asto-labs]

How Does Monitoring Liver Health at Home in Chennai Benefit Your Health?

Introduction

In Chennai, where lifestyle diseases are increasingly common, monitoring liver health at home has become a convenient and essential tool for many individuals. With rising pollution, hectic lifestyles, and poor dietary habits, liver conditions are becoming more prevalent. However, frequent hospital visits for liver checkups can be inconvenient and costly. Fortunately,liver check-up at home in Chennai offered by Astolabs provides a practical alternative, offering several key benefits. Below are the advantages of regularly monitoring your liver health from the comfort of your home in Chennai.

Key Benefits of At-Home Liver Health Monitoring

Convenience & Time-Saving

No need to travel to hospitals or diagnostic centers.

Easily collect samples at home and get results online.

Early Detection of Liver Issues

Regular at-home tests help detect liver conditions like fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis at an early stage.

Timely intervention can prevent severe complications.

Cost-Effective & Affordable

At-home liver checkups are often more budget-friendly than hospital visits.

Many service providers in Chennai offer competitive pricing for home testing kits.

Safe & Hassle-Free Testing

Reduces exposure to hospital environments, especially beneficial for elderly and immunocompromised individuals.

Simple and easy-to-use test kits require minimal medical expertise.

Personalized Health Tracking

Home checkups allow individuals to monitor liver function regularly.

Reports can be easily shared with doctors for personalized guidance.

Access to Telemedicine & Online Consultation

Many healthcare providers in Chennai offer virtual doctor consultations along with home test results.

Ensures timely medical advice without the need for in-person visits.

Conclusion

In conclusion, monitoring liver health at home in Chennai offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for individuals seeking to take charge of their well-being. With benefits like early detection, time savings, and access to expert advice via telemedicine, this approach empowers individuals to maintain optimal liver function and prevent long-term complications. By incorporating regular liver checkup in Chennai through Asto Labs into your health routine, you can ensure proactive care and a healthier future, all from the comfort of your home. Book your liver wellness checkup with Asto Labs today and take the first step towards a healthier tomorrow!

[avantahealthcare]

Early Signs of Liver Damage: Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

The liver is one of the most vital organs in the human body, responsible for detoxifying harmful substances, producing essential proteins, and aiding digestion. Despite its resilience, the liver is vulnerable to various diseases, including fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. The most concerning aspect of liver damage is that it often progresses silently, showing few or no symptoms in its early stages. By the time noticeable signs appear, significant damage may have already occurred. Recognizing the early warning signs can help prevent severe complications and ensure timely medical intervention.

Early Signs of Liver Damage

Fatigue and Weakness: Persistent tiredness and general weakness are common early indicators of liver dysfunction.

Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes occurs due to the liver’s inability to process bilirubin.

Abdominal Pain and Swelling: Discomfort or pain in the upper right abdomen and bloating can signal liver issues.

Nausea or Vomiting: Frequent feelings of nausea or episodes of vomiting may be related to liver problems.

Loss of Appetite: A noticeable decrease in appetite leading to unintended weight loss can be a warning sign.

Dark Urine and Pale Stools: Changes in urine and stool color may indicate bile duct issues stemming from liver dysfunction.

Itchy Skin: Persistent itching without an apparent cause can be linked to liver disease.

Easy Bruising and Bleeding: A damaged liver produces fewer proteins necessary for blood clotting, leading to increased bruising and bleeding.

How Avanta Healthcare Center Helps in Liver Disease Prevention

Prevention is key to maintaining liver health. Avanta Healthcare Center is dedicated to providing education and medical care that helps individuals reduce their risk of liver disease. Our services include:

Liver health screenings for early detection of abnormalities.

Weight management programs to prevent NAFLD and obesity-related liver diseases.

Alcohol counseling and detox programs for individuals at risk of alcohol-induced liver damage.

Hepatitis vaccination and treatment to prevent viral infections leading to liver failure.

Conclusion

Liver disease is often a silent but dangerous condition that can lead to life-threatening complications if ignored. Recognizing early signs such as fatigue, jaundice, digestive issues, and swelling can help in timely intervention and treatment.

At Avanta Healthcare Center, we offer a holistic approach to liver health through rehabilitation and palliative care. Whether you need an early diagnosis, lifestyle modification support, or advanced care for liver disease, our team is here to guide you toward a healthier future.

[corpsboosthealth]

How to Manage Diabetes and Lower Blood Sugar: Effective Strategies for Optimal Health

Introduction Diabetes, whether prediabetes or type 2, affects millions globally, with blood sugar management being a cornerstone of care. Normal fasting blood glucose levels range between 70 and 100 mg/dL, but tighter control (80 and 90 mg/dL) is ideal. Diabetes is diagnosed when fasting glucose exceeds 126 mg/dL, while post-meal spikes should stay below 140 mg/dL. However, these thresholds may still pose risks, underscoring the need for proactive strategies to reduce blood sugar and prevent complications. This guide offers actionable tips, food recommendations, exercise routines, and lifestyle adjustments to help you regain control.

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Understanding the Root Causes of High Blood Sugar

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) stems primarily from diet and insulin resistance.

1. Dietary Triggers

Carbohydrates: refined carbs (sugars, syrups, starches) rapidly convert to glucose. Sugars: Table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup spike blood sugar quickly.Fructose overloads the liver, promoting fatty liver and insulin resistance. Starches: Bread, rice, and potatoes break down into glucose faster than complex carbs.

Excess Protein: Surplus protein can convert to glucose (gluconeogenesis).

Fats indirectly affect glucose via glycerol, but minimally compared to carbs.

2. Insulin Resistance

Mechanism: Frequent carb-heavy diets overwhelm cells, making them resistant to insulin. This forces the pancreas to produce more insulin, worsening resistance over time.

Fructose’s Role: Unlike glucose, fructose is metabolized solely by the liver, driving fat accumulation and insulin dysfunction.

Proven Strategies to Lower Blood Sugar

1. Diet Overhaul

A. Reduce Harmful Carbs

Avoid refined sugars, syrups, and processed starches.

Limit grains, potatoes, and corn.

B. Choose Smart cars

Non-starchy vegetables: spinach, broccoli, and kale (high fiber, low glycemic impact).

Fiber-rich foods: chia seeds, flaxseeds, and oats slow sugar absorption.

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C. Insulin-Sensitizing Superfoods

Bitter melon (Karela): Contains charantin and polypeptide-P to boost insulin secretion. Use fresh juice or powder daily.

Jamun (Indian blackberry): Seeds and fruit contain jambosine, which blocks sugar conversion. Opt for seed powder off-season.

Neem-Karela Jamun Juice: Combines detoxifying and glucose-lowering properties. Drink twice daily.

Pumpkin: high in fiber and antioxidants.

Okra: Soak sliced okra overnight; consume the water to reduce glucose.

Apples: Eat with skin for fiber and polyphenols (avoid juice).

D. Meal Timing

Practice intermittent fasting (e.g., 16:8 method) to reduce insulin demand.

2. Exercise Routines

A. Gentle Movement

Walking: 30 minutes daily improves insulin sensitivity by pulling glucose into muscles.

Chair exercises: leg swings, seated marches, and torso twists for mobility-limited individuals.

B. Strength Training

Bodyweight workouts: Squats, lateral raises, and modified planks build muscle mass, enhancing glucose uptake.

C. Balance and Flexibility

Yoga or tai chi: improve circulation and reduce stress hormones like cortisol.

Avoid Overtraining: Intense workouts may spike cortisol, raising blood sugar. Opt for moderate, consistent activity.

3. Lifestyle Adjustments

A. Monitor Blood Biomarkers

Track fasting glucose and fasting insulin. Elevated insulin (>5 μIU/mL) signals early resistance.

Use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for real-time feedback.

B. Stress Management

Chronic stress raises cortisol. Try meditation, deep breathing, or nature therapy.

C. Sleep Quality

Aim for 7–8 hours nightly. Poor sleep disrupts insulin sensitivity.

D. Consistency is Key

Insulin resistance develops over years; reversal requires months of disciplined diet and exercise.

Sample Daily Routine for Blood Sugar Control

Morning: Drink neem-karela-jamun juice. 20-minute walk or yoga.

Meals:Breakfast: Chia pudding with berries.Lunch: Grilled chicken with roasted veggies.Snack: Apple with almond butter.Dinner: Salmon and sautéed spinach.

Evening: 10-minute resistance band workout.

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Conclusion Managing diabetes requires a holistic approach: cutting harmful carbs, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods, staying active, and monitoring biomarkers. Pairing bitter melon, jamun, and chia seeds with regular exercise can enhance insulin sensitivity, while fasting and stress reduction address root causes. Remember, consistency—not perfection—drives long-term success. Always consult a healthcare provider before making drastic changes, and use these strategies to reclaim your health.

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