Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Fatigue;
Abdominal pain or discomfort RUQ;
Abdominal swelling (ascites);
Enlarged blood vessels just beneath the skin's surface;
Enlarged spleen;
Red palms;
Jaundice;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Chronically elevated LFT;
Diagnosis: US;
Most accurate: biopsy – not for everyone;

RiskFactors

Obesity;
Diabetus; 
Hyperlipidemia;
Corticosteroids;
Insulin resistance;
HTN;
Hemochromatosis;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Cirrhosis;
Liver failure;
Worsen Hep C progression;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Weigh loss;
Avoid alcohol;
Control DM;

PharmOptions

TZD improve LFT;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/approach-to-the-patient-with-liver-disease/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-nafld