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Fatty liver reversal: 5 signs the liver is healing The world is quietly being disrupted by a condition known as fatty liver disease. Once fat begins building up within the liver, it can quietly disturb our health. But with some adjustments to our lifestyle, like making our diet healthier, losing unwanted weight, and staying physically active, fatty liver can often be reversed. But, how do we know that what we are doing is actually working?
Here are five important signs that our liver is on the road to recovery
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What is fatty liver The liver is a wonderful organ. It has the extraordinary capacity to heal from harm brought about by alcohol drinking, poor diet, illnesses, and other lifestyle habits. Scientifically referred to as hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver, a condition in which the liver cells become filled with an accumulation of excess fat. It is sometimes called a “silent threat” because it doesn’t manifest its signs early on, but if it goes undetected,
and untreated, it can progress into serious complications
Liver inflammation
Fibrosis
Cirrhosis
And even liver failure
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Clue no. 1 Waking up feeling lighter
One of the earliest indicators that can be observed is the disappearance of morning puffiness or bloating, two extremely powerful signs of fatty liver. When the liver is overwhelmed with toxins, it can’t manage the fluid and flush out waste naturally, and this usually results in water retention, particularly in the face, abdomen, and hands. As the liver starts to heal, the fluid retention declines, and one may feel energised and refreshed upon waking.
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Clue no.2 Fewer mid-day crashes
A slow liver can’t regulate blood sugar levels appropriately and remove toxins from the body. This will clearly result in tiredness, particularly a mid-afternoon crash. But as
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