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Fatty Liver and Ayurvedic Treatment

  When too much fat gathers in the liver, it causes a problem known as fatty liver disorder. It can be cured, but if not treated properly, it might get worse over time. Fatty liver is often linked to excessive drinking of alcohol and similar substances that can intoxicate. Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) happens when liver cells hold too much fat, leading to inflammation and increasing the risk of hepatitis. FLD makes it hard for the liver to naturally remove fat from the body, creating a harmful cycle. Because drinking alcohol is a major cause of FLD, more than all other factors combined, the disease is divided into two types: Alcoholic steatosis and nonalcoholic steatosis. Non-alcoholic  fatty liver  disease disrupts the liver’s normal functions, while alcoholic fatty liver disease shows specific symptoms like jaundice, fever, spider veins, and a higher-than-usual white blood cell count. Ayurvedic Perspective on Fatty Liver According to Ayurveda, the liver is the source of one of the prima