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How does fatty liver disease cause fatigue?
Fatty liver disease may cause fatigue through several mechanisms that affect overall health and energy. The following are the mechanisms through which it can cause a feeling of exhaustion:
1. Impaired Liver Function
The liver detoxifies the body, breaks down nutrients, and stores energy. In fatty liver disease, fat accumulation in liver cells could interfere with its effectiveness. When the liver does not work properly, it becomes harder for the body to rid itself of toxins and produce energy from food, and the person gets tired or exhausted.
2. Inflammation and Immune Response
Fatty liver disease usually leads to inflammation of the liver (steatohepatitis). The immune response to the inflammation can generate systemic effects, including chronic fatigue. If inflammation does exist, the body uses up energy to combat the inflammation, having less energy left to apply to regular operations.
3. Disruption of Metabolic Process
Fatty liver disease disrupts metabolic functions such as glucose regulation and fat metabolism. This can lead to insulin resistance, a common phenomenon in patients with fatty liver, causing unpredictable blood sugar levels. Unpredictable blood sugar can cause fatigue, especially after meals or during episodes of hypoglycemia.
4. Hepatic Encephalopathy
In more severe instances of fatty liver disease, the inability of the liver to cleanse the body can lead to the build-up of toxins like ammonia in the blood. The toxins can destroy brain function, and symptoms can be brain fog, confusion, and debilitating fatigue. This is referred to as hepatic encephalopathy.
5. Low Energy due to Nutrient Deficiency
Patients with fatty liver disease are sometimes prone to nutritional deficiencies, especially in vitamins like B12, D, and iron. These deficiencies will also contribute to feelings of tiredness and fatigue. The impaired ability of the liver to store and release nutrients in a proper way can also be a causative factor in this issue.
6. Associated Conditions
Fatty liver disease also frequently co-exists with other conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which all individually cause fatigue. The combination of these conditions can also contribute to the overall feeling of exhaustion.
7. Sleep Disturbances
Sleep disturbances can lead to patients with fatty liver disease due to pain, discomfort, or other related conditions like sleep apnea (especially in obese patients). Sleep disturbances then lead to chronic fatigue.
Managing Fatigue in Fatty Liver Disease:
Healthy Diet: Consuming well-balanced food with a focus on foods that are low in fat but rich in nutrients will cause the liver to function more efficiently and control energy levels.
Regular Exercise: Mild exercise can improve the health of the liver and reduce fatigue.
Controlling Blood Sugar: Controlling blood sugar levels by controlling diet and, if need be, drugs can combat low energy.
Hydration: Hydration helps the liver detoxify better and can prevent fatigue caused by dehydration.
Reduction of Stress: Chronic stress can exacerbate fatigue, so activities like mindfulness or yoga can prove helpful.
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Fatty liver disease (FLD), and particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), can cause abdominal pain due to numerous reasons:
1. Liver Enlargement (Hepatomegaly)
In fatty liver disease, fat accumulates in liver cells and the liver enlarges. This enlargement may produce a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, where the liver is located.
The liver may compress adjacent structures, which may produce a dull ache or discomfort.
2. Inflammation (NASH)
In others, the disease progresses to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), in which inflammation together with the storage of fat in the liver occurs.
This inflammation can cause pain or tenderness in the upper right abdomen as a result of the enlarged liver and increased sensitivity.
3. Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis
As fatty liver disease gets worse, it can cause scarring (liver fibrosis) and eventually cirrhosis (end-stage scarring). Both conditions can stiffen and tenderize the liver.
The process of forming scars can slow down blood flow in and through the liver, and high pressure within the liver and adjacent organs may lead to pain or discomfort.
4. In the Abdomen, Pressure Is Increased
Fatty liver disease can ultimately lead to the formation of portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the portal vein of the liver), which can lead to fluid retention in the abdomen (ascites). This can lead to bloating and discomfort.
5. Gastrointestinal Problems
Some patients with fatty liver disease can also develop gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, or nausea, all of which can lead to abdominal discomfort.
6. Pain from Gallbladder Issues
Fatty liver disease can predispose to gallstone formation or other gallbladder disease, causing upper abdominal pain, particularly after meals.
7. Increased Sensitivity of the Liver
With chronic degeneration of the liver in fatty liver disease, the liver can become more sensitive, and this can make one feel more uncomfortable with even slight irritation.
If you experience long-standing or extreme abdominal pain and believe it results from fatty liver disease, your best course of action is to consult a health professional. The professional can examine the condition and recommend appropriate remedies or lifestyle adjustments to cure the liver disease and accompanying symptoms.
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The Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Strategy™ By Julissa Clay the program discussed in the eBook, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Strategy, has been designed to improve the health of your liver just by eliminating the factors and reversing the effects caused by your fatty liver. It has been made an easy-to-follow program by breaking it up into lists of recipes and stepwise instructions. Everyone can use this clinically proven program without any risk. You can claim your money back within 60 days if its results are not appealing to you