Actor Sana Makbul opened up about her battle with non-alcoholic hepatitis recently on Bigg Boss OTT 3. Here’s everything you need to know about this liver disease.
Televison actor and model Sana Makbul is a contestant in Big Boss OTT 3 and recently got emotional while speaking about battling with liver disease. The actress revealed about suffering from non-alcoholic hepatitis despite never having alcohol all her life. While talking to her fellow contestants, the Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Dun actress recalled the days when she couldn’t even get out of bed. “I’ve non-alcoholic Hepatitis – a liver disease. I’m one of those people who have never tasted alcohol in my life but has yet been diagnosed with it. People get to know about their liver disease mostly when they are in the last stage of it. I’ve been lucky in that case as I got to know about it pretty early.”
Sana added, “In 2021 I didn’t understand what I was going through. There were days when I couldn’t even get up from the bed.” Let’s understand what this liver condition is and how it affects overall health.
What is Non-Alcoholic Hepatitis?
Non-Alcoholic Hepatitis also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is seen most often in people who are overweight or obese. This condition is not caused by excessive alcohol consumption, as the name suggests, but rather by a variety of factors that can lead to liver damage or inflammation.
Signs And Symptoms of Non-Alcoholic Hepatitis
The symptoms of non-alcoholic hepatitis are often subtle in the early stages and may include
- Fatigue
- Abdominal discomfort
- Feeling of fullness
The symptoms get worse as individuals may experience more severe symptoms such as:
- Jaundice
- Fluid Retention
- Difficulty With Blood Clotting
- Red Palms
- Shortness of Breath
Treatment
Doctors recommend weight loss to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is either nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Weight loss can reduce fat, inflammation, and fibrosis in the liver.
Regular checkups with a healthcare provider and lifestyle modifications can play a significant role in managing this condition.