Late Artist Netsanet Workineh Daughter

Netsanet Workineh was a father of three whose children are living with their mother in America. All of them attended his funeral while his body was laid down.

There are widespread rumors that he was ill due to liver. We would like to talk about this disease so that it can help our readers!

Causes of Fatty Liver

Fatty liver is the accumulation of excess fat in the liver cells. In many cases, this condition is reversible. The causes are generally

1. Metabolic causes (most common)

*Excessive weight, especially around the abdomen

*Type 2 diabetes

*Insulin resistance

*Abnormal lipid levels (increased triglycerides, decreased HDL)

This is now called MASLD (formerly NAFLD).

2. Alcohol
   Recurrent or heavy drinking
   Even moderate alcohol consumption in combination with metabolic risk factors can worsen fatty liver
3. Medications Some medications can impair liver fat metabolism, such as:
   *Corticosteroids
   *Amiodarone
   *Methotrexate
   *Tamoxifen
   *Valproic acid
   *Some HIV medications
4. Rapid weight loss or malnutrition
   Very low-calorie diets:

Long-term fasting

Total parenteral nutrition

After bariatric surgery (in the early stages)

5. Other medical and hormonal problems

*Hypothyroidism
*Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
*Cushing’s syndrome
*Sleep apnea

6. Infections

Chronic hepatitis C (especially genotype 3)

HIV

7. Hereditary and rare Causes
   *Wilson’s disease
   *Lipodystrophy
   Inherited metabolic disorders (very rare)
   General message In practice, most patients will have more than one cause; metabolic disorders, alcohol or drugs. The good news is, however, that pre-existing fatty liver can be improved by losing weight, controlling blood sugar, increasing activity, and eliminating the cause.
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