Kenneth Kee

Fatty Liver, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical disorder where there are fat deposits inside the liver which may prevent the liver from removing toxins from the blood.
People who drink too much alcohol may also have fat in their liver but that is not the same as fatty liver disease.
Bile from the liver digests the fats in food so that they can be absorbed from the bowel.
5 per cent of the liver is due to fat including phospholipids, triglycerides, fatty acids and cholesterol.
The liver is active in the synthesis of lipids especially triglycerides.
Most fatty acids taken up by the liver and esterified to triglycerides are synthesized by the liver from the acetates.
Fatty acids are converted to triglycerides, esterified with cholesterol, incorporated with phospholipids or oxidized into carbon dioxide or ketones.
Fatty liver (steatosis) involves the accumulation of triglycerides and other lipids in hepatocytes.
1. Simple fatty liver (hepatic steatosis).
Simple fatty liver means that extra fat builds up (accumulates) in liver cells.
In some people it can progress to more severe forms of NAFLD.
2. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
In this condition the excess fat in the liver cells is linked with or may induce inflammation of the liver.
This is much less frequent than simple fatty liver.
3. Fibrosis.
Any form of persistent hepatitis, including steatohepatitis may ultimately cause fibrosis (scar tissue) to form within the liver.
When fibrosis first forms often there are many liver cells that persist to function quite well.
4. Cirrhosis.
This is a serious condition where normal liver tissue is changed to scar tissue.
The structure and function of the liver are badly disrupted.
The diagnosis of NAFLD is normally made on the basis of the abnormal LFTs and ultrasound scan.
Liver biopsy confirm diagnosis.
Treatment is by :
1. Weight reduction
2.Diet control
3.Exercise
4.Drugs like Metformin and Orlistat
Bariatric surgery can bring about histological and biochemical improvements in NASH.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Liver Cirrhosis
Chapter 8 Obesity
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370942640
• Artikelnr.: 75905540

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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