Managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Singapore medical journal
;
: 368-371, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-296401
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing rapidly with the obesity and diabetes mellitus epidemics. It is rapidly becoming the most common cause of liver disease worldwide. NAFLD can progress to serious complications such as cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and death. Therefore, it is important to recognise this condition so that early intervention can be implemented. Lifestyle modifications and strict control of metabolic risk factors are the mainstay of treatment. As disease progression is slow in the majority of NAFLD patients, most can be managed well by primary care physicians. NAFLD patients with advanced liver fibrosis should be referred to specialist care for further assessment.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Therapeutics
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
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Disease Progression
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Metabolic Syndrome
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Diagnosis
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Diet
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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