Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common—and many people don't even know they have it. In this episode of Between Two White Coats, Dr. Michelle Plaster and Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster discuss what causes fatty liver, how metabolic health, diabetes, obesity, and diet can affect your liver, and why this often-silent condition deserves more attention. They also explain FibroScan, a noninvasive technology that can measure both liver fat and fibrosis, helping providers identify liver disease earlier—when there may still be an opportunity to reverse the damage.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What causes fatty liver disease
• Why you can have liver disease without obvious symptoms
• What abnormal liver enzymes may indicate
• How FibroScan works and what the results mean
• How fatty liver can progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis
• Lifestyle changes that can improve liver health
• How current treatments can work alongside lifestyle changes
The good news is that early detection can make a significant difference. If you have diabetes, struggle with your weight, have a family history of liver disease, or have elevated liver enzymes, this is an important conversation to have with your healthcare provider.
Respect your liver. Take care of your liver.
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