Fatty Liver Hits 1 in 3 Urban Indians, Reversible With 5% to 10% Weight Loss
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Updated · The Times of India · Jun 7
Fatty Liver Hits 1 in 3 Urban Indians, Reversible With 5% to 10% Weight Loss
3 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jun 7
Summary
Nearly one in three urban Indians may have fatty liver disease, which doctors now describe as a fast-growing liver-health threat rather than a minor ultrasound finding.
Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, unhealthy diets, long working hours, poor sleep and inactivity are driving the rise, while the disease often stays silent until routine scans or blood tests detect it.
About 5% weight loss can significantly cut liver fat, and losing 7% to 10% may reduce inflammation; for an 80-kg person, that means roughly 4 to 8 kg.
Early-stage disease is often reversible because the liver can repair itself, but untreated fat buildup can progress to inflammation, fibrosis and irreversible damage, making early detection and gradual, sustained weight loss critical.