Do you suspect you have fatty liver? Hepatologist answers what to do

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In a recent article, published that 62% of Brazilians are concerned about . According to data from the survey prepared in partnership with a healthcare company, 61% of respondents have never taken or do not know which tests detect the condition.

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Another topic highlighted in the analysis involves . Given the rates of the disease that affects approximately 30% of the world’s population, we spoke to the to find out what should be done by those who suspect they have the condition.

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The condition of fatty liver affects 30% of the world’s population, according to the article

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Microscopic view of cells in fatty liver, hepatic steatosis

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Hepatic steatosis is a silent disease, according to experts

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The organ works to filter blood

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According to the physician member of , an individual who suspects they have the condition should “first look for a hepatologist”, a specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases that affect the liver. According to Rodrigo, this specialized professional will request diagnostic tests. He mentions two, blood biochemistry and imaging tests.

According to the specialist, who also works as a gastroenterologist, the hepatologist during consultations will also exclude, when relevant, in addition to stratifying the risk of progression to cirrhosis. In the column, Rodrigo Rêgo Barros points out that the specialist must also “instruct the treatment” to be carried out by the patient.

Hepatic steatosis is popularly known as fatty liver

The doctor, based in Recife, argues that the individual, even before turning to a hepatologist, can start a series of care: “Weight control, moderation in alcohol consumption, treatment of comorbidities, such as diabetes and hypertension, can be instituted even before the consultation”. .

Pay attention to fatty liver

The hepatologist argues that fat in the liver will only be found by “those who look for it”. It draws the attention of people with metabolic factors, such as obese people, diabetics, and people with lipid changes, especially patients who have . “Individuals who consume excessive alcohol and those who have abnormal liver tests (TGO, TGP and GGT) as well”, he highlights.

Certain groups of people should pay more attention to fatty liver

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