The risk of fatty liver is increasing rapidly in Gen Z. Do not ignore these 5 symptoms seen in youth. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Liver is the ‘engine’ of our body, but the lifestyle of today’s young generation i.e. Gen-G is jamming this engine. Experts say that the youth have the habit of highly processed food, sugary drinks and working sitting at one place for hours. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Is becoming the cause.

Early symptoms of fatty liver in youth

Often people dismiss it as normal fatigue, but these signs can be serious:

Feeling constantly tired: Feeling tired and weak all the time even without doing any heavy work can be a sign of liver sluggishness.

Pain or heaviness in the right side of the stomach: Feeling heaviness or slight pain in the right side just below the ribs is a sign of inflammation in the liver.

Sudden weight gain: Especially the rapid increase in belly fat around the stomach indicates fatty liver.

Yellowness of skin and eyes: Feeling slight yellowness or itching is a sign that the liver is struggling to remove toxins.

Loss of appetite and nausea: Feeling nauseated in the morning or having reduced desire to eat is also a major symptom.

(Image showing the difference between a healthy liver and a fatty liver in a young human body)

Why is this disease increasing in Gen Z?

Sitting Job and Screen Time: Using laptop or mobile while sitting at one place for hours.

Excessive consumption of sugar and caffeine: Excessive use of energy drinks, cola and sweetened coffee.

lack of sleep: Staying awake till late night worsens the body’s metabolism, which has a direct impact on the liver.

Processed Food: Bad fats present in pizza, burgers and packaged snacks start accumulating around the liver.

Easy ways of prevention (Prevention)

30 minutes exercise daily: Walking or yoga helps in reducing liver fat.

Fiber rich diet: Include green vegetables, whole grains and fruits in your diet.

Adequate amount of water: Remove dirt from the liver by keeping the body hydrated.

Regular Checkup: If you are struggling with obesity or diabetes, then get a liver function test (LFT) done once a year.