What could indicate a problem
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming an increasingly common disease. The likelihood of developing this disease can be indicated by two symptoms that appear in the oral cavity, writes medical forum.
According to the portal, American researchers found that NAFLD is more likely to affect people with caries.
In addition, tooth loss, according to US scientists, can also be associated with fatty liver disease. The authors of the scientific work argue that periodontitis can be a risk factor for the development of this disease. The experts pointed to a growing body of evidence that periodontitis may be involved in the progression of liver diseases such as NAFLD, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as affecting liver transplantation.
Other potentially alarming symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease include dull or aching pain in the right upper abdomen, extreme fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the likelihood of developing this disease, experts shared the details. First of all, according to experts, it is maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, taking medications prescribed by a doctor and limiting alcohol consumption.
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