{"id":148,"date":"2025-02-11T22:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T22:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drsameergaggar.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2025-05-12T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:15:29","slug":"liver-health-101-what-every-indian-needs-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drsameergaggar.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/11\/liver-health-101-what-every-indian-needs-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Liver Health 101: What Every Indian Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Liver: Your Body\u2019s Silent Workhorse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The liver filters toxins, processes nutrients, and stores energy. But liver disease often goes unnoticed \u2014 until it\u2019s too late. In India, fatty liver<\/strong> and viral hepatitis<\/strong> are two major silent threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top Liver Conditions to Know:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD \/ NASH)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Due to unhealthy diets, fatty liver is on the rise \u2013 even in people who don\u2019t drink alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Risk Factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
High cholesterol<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Alcoholic Liver Disease<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Excessive alcohol intake over time damages liver cells, leading to scarring (cirrhosis) and liver failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Hepatitis B & C<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Viral infections that silently damage the liver for years before symptoms appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Cirrhosis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Advanced liver scarring from any cause. If untreated, it can lead to liver failure or cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Warning Signs of Liver Trouble:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Persistent fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes\/skin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Swollen abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dark urine \/ pale stools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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What Dr. Sameer Gaggar Recommends:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Liver Function Tests (LFTs)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ultrasound or FibroScan<\/strong> to assess liver damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Viral hepatitis screening<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lifestyle & diet counselling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Prevention and early detection are key. Don\u2019t wait for symptoms.<\/strong> If you have risk factors, get screened.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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