Fatty liver is becoming one of the critical health concerns that is associated with grave conditions like diabetes and heart disease, said prominent gastroenterologist and director at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), Professor Shivakumar Sarin. He said around 30 percent of the population was afflicted with fatty liver disease. The risk of developing diabetes and heart disease is minimized when this condition is controlled. Untreated, fatty liver can advance to liver cirrhosis or even failure.
According to Professor Sarin, a black line on the back of the neck is an indication of insulin resistance. Often, it acts as a precursor to diabetes and heart disease. Early detection and management are the key. He emphasized the need for a balanced diet, regular exercises, and to abstain from alcohol and cigarette smoking to ensure prevention of a fatty liver condition. Those affected by obesity or diabetes, have high blood pressure, or with genetic predisposition should adopt healthier lifestyles before going for parenthood.
Professor Sarin unveiled his book Own Your Body at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli. The event had AIG Chairman Dr. D. Nageswara Reddy, Cyient Founder Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, and Surgical Gastroenterologist Dr. GV Rao. The experts explained the book's insights, bringing out the aspect of self-care and proactive health management.
Prof. Sarin suggested that family health programs should be conducted on Sundays to develop good habits. Some activities for the long-term development of health include group discussions on health, scoring of family members based on their healthy practices, and rewarding children for positive efforts.
Dr. Nageswara Reddy added that AIG is conducting huge research on how to deal and understand the fat liver disease in a better manner. He emphasized that the packaged and junk food sales should be banned in the schools to not let children pick up bad eating habits. And Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy urged people to personally take care of their bodies and take personal responsibility for staying healthy.
By embracing the proactive measures shown above, persons can significantly decrease their risk from fatty liver diseases and its possible complications, to ensure a brighter future for self and family members.
