Prolonged Sitting and Decreased Physical Activity Linked With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
SYMPTOMS
Jaundice-like yellowing of eyes & skin
PEOPLE AT RISK
occurs even in individuals with BMIs lower than 23 kg/m2
Sitting for 10 or more hours per day
Decreased physical activity
OTHER FACTORS
Unhealthy eating & rapid weight loss
Overweight or obese individuals
Those with High Cholesterol or Triglycerides
TREATMENT
There are no medicines specific to NAFLD.
Depending on the Individual, doctors may prescribe medications meant for insulin-resistant states and statins.
- Talk to a doctor who specializes in the liver about ways to improve your liver health
- Get up and walk around at regular intervals
- Lower your cholesterol and triglycerides
- Control your diabetes
- Avoid alcohol
PREVENTION
Move around at regular intervals
Maintain a healthy weight
Reduce alcoholic & sugary soft drinks
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