- By Iram Hussain
- Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Major Causes Of Liver Failure: Do you feel extreme fatigue for no apparent reason? Is your skin and eyes turning yellow? And what about that bloating and abdominal discomfort that never goes away? These could be signs that your liver is in danger and most people only realise it when it's too late. Many young adults are being diagnosed with liver failures nowadays on a regular basis. Around a decade ago most liver failure cases were diagnosed only in people above the age of 40 in comparison to how young adults are also facing this issue today.
In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr Apurva Pande, Consultant in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fortis Hospital Greater Noida explained how the modern lifestyle is responsible for liver failures amongst young adults.
Major Causes Of Liver Failure
Sedentary Lifestyle
Lack of physical exercise makes you insulin resistant and also leads to fat deposition in your liver which can lead to NAFLD. Physical inactivity leads to obesity and metabolic disorders which contribute to liver diseases.
Excessive Supplements
There is an availability of unregulated easily available supplements to anyone nowadays herbal supplements, steroids, over-the-counter painkillers etc. These supplements can sometimes contain toxic compounds and can damage your liver severely and even cause long-term damage.
Unhealthy Diet And Obesity
High-fat, high- sugar and highly processed foods are nowadays very easily available. These foods are now extremely popular amongst the masses as well, consumed by people without them worrying about the side effects of eating these foods. Unhealthy consumption of such junk food can lead to Non- alcoholic fatty liver due to excessive fat deposition in the liver.
Drug Abuse
Consuming recreational drugs has become a trend, synthetic drugs or anabolic drugs their constant consumption can lead to liver injury.
Casual Alcoholism
The casual alcoholism and binge drinking culture is weighing down the liver. While alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) has been long known even binge drinking can lead to inflammation, fatty liver and, in severe cases, cirrhosis or liver failure.
The doctor further said by adopting healthy habits, you can easily protect your liver. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Reduce sugar and unhealthy fats in your diet and drink plenty of water. Foods like turmeric and garlic Green tea and leafy greens can help naturally detoxify the liver. If your liver is overloaded, the most important thing is to act quickly. Small changes in your daily routine can prevent serious illnesses and even save your life. Stay alert to your body.
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