Clinical Overview
Fatty Liver Disease (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease / Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) occurs when excessive fat builds up inside liver cells. If unaddressed, fatty liver can progress from simple steatosis to Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), liver fibrosis, and eventually cirrhosis. Dr. Rajendra Bhati specializes in hepatology, offering structured metabolic profiling and lifestyle-medical strategies to reduce liver fat and manage individual risk.
Common Symptoms
- Often asymptomatic in early stages (detected on routine ultrasound)
- Vague right upper abdominal discomfort or fullness
- Chronic fatigue, malaise, and low energy levels
- Elevated liver enzymes (ALT/AST) on routine blood work
Causes & Contributing Factors
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures
- Liver ultrasound & FibroScan / elastography assessment
- Comprehensive liver function panel (LFT, Lipid Profile, HbA1c)
- Exclusion of viral hepatitis (HBsAg, Anti-HCV)
Treatment & Management Protocol
Looking for the Clinical Diet Plan?
Read the nutrition guide and discuss individual needs with your clinician.
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Seek assessment if symptoms persist, recur, disturb sleep or affect eating and daily activities. Tests and treatment are selected for your history and examination; not everyone needs every test listed above.
Warning signs: seek urgent care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, fainting, new confusion, severe persistent abdominal pain, or fever with jaundice require urgent hospital assessment. Do not wait for an appointment response.
Liver care in Jodhpur · Gastroenterology consultationFrequently asked questions
Is fatty liver reversible?
Liver fat can decrease with sustained changes in activity, nutrition and metabolic health. Improvement varies with the cause and degree of scarring; no diet guarantees reversal or a fixed recovery time.
Which doctor treats fatty liver?
A gastroenterologist or liver specialist can assess the cause of liver fat and the risk of fibrosis. Diabetes and cardiovascular risks may also need coordinated care.