29/09/2025
5 simple methods to diagnose fatty liver at home.
1:Monitor for Abdominal Weight Gain (Central Obesity):
Excess fat stored around the waist (belly fat or "central obesity") is a very common and early indicator associated with fatty liver disease and insulin resistance.
Action: Measure your waist circumference. High measurements are a significant risk factor. (The specific high-risk threshold can vary by ethnicity, but generally, for most adults, a waist circumference of over 35 inches for women and over 40 inches for men is considered high risk).
Assess Persistent Fatigue/Weakness:
2: Unexplained, chronic tiredness or a general feeling of being unwell, even after adequate rest, can be an early, subtle symptom of the liver struggling to function optimally.
3: Check for Discomfort in the Upper Right Abdomen:
The liver is located beneath the right rib cage. Persistent or recurring mild pain, dull ache, or discomfort in this area could potentially signal liver inflammation or enlargement due to fat buildup. (Note: Any severe or sharp pain in this area requires immediate medical attention.)
4: Review Metabolic Risk Factors and Conditions:
Fatty liver disease is often linked to metabolic health. Ask yourself if you have, or are at high risk for, any of the following:
Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance)
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Fats (High Triglycerides or High LDL Cholesterol)
Obesity (High Body Mass Index/BMI)
Evaluate Lifestyle Habits (Alcohol and Diet):
Excessive Alcohol Intake: Heavy or regular consumption of alcohol is a major cause of fatty liver (alcoholic fatty liver disease).
Poor Diet: A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats increases your risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
5: Lack of Physical Activity: A sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity and metabolic syndrome, raising your liver disease risk.
