13/08/2026
THE SILENT LIVER DISEASE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) — What it is, Signs, Tests & How to Prevent It
Your liver is your body’s “filter.” But what happens when the filter itself gets clogged with fat?
In the health care sectors, we’re seeing more cases every month — and most people had NO idea until a scan.
WHAT IS FATTY LIVER DISEASE?
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) happens when excess fat builds up inside liver cells.
The main cause? Not alcohol. It’s excess sugar, refined carbs, and deep fried foods over time.
Your liver turns the extra sugar into fat and stores it. Do this for years and the liver gets “greasy from inside.”
If ignored, it can progress to liver inflammation, scarring, and even liver failure.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR
The tricky part: Early fatty liver has NO symptoms.
But as it progresses, watch for:
1. Constant fatigue and low energy
2. Belly fat / Bloating even if you’re slim
3. Dull pain or heaviness in the upper right abdomen
4. Poor appetite or nausea
5. Dark urine, pale stool, or yellowing of eyes/skin - in advanced cases
6. High cholesterol, High blood sugar, or High BP - they often come together
Note: You can be slim and still have fatty liver. Weight is NOT the only sign.
TESTS TO DETECT IT EARLY
Don’t wait for symptoms. Early detection saves your liver.
At Maval, we recommend/do the tests below:
1. Liver Function Test (LFT) - Blood test to check how well your liver is working.
2. Fasting Blood Sugar & HbA1c - To check for diabetes/prediabetes
3. Lipid Profile - To check cholesterol and triglycerides.
4. BMI, Waist Circumference & BP Check - Risk factors are often linked.
5. Liver Ultrasound Scan -sees fats in the liver directly.
WHO SHOULD TEST YEARLY?
Anyone who takes a lot of sugary drinks, eats a lot of carbs/fried food, has diabetes, high BP, or family history of liver disease.
5 SAFE HABITS TO PREVENT & REVERSE FATTY LIVER
The liver can heal if you catch it early.
1. Cut Added Sugar: Swap malt, soda, packaged juice, milo with sugar for water, unsweetened zobo, green tea.
2. Eat “Liver-Friendly” Foods: Vegetables, fruits, beans, fish, olive oil, whole grains. Reduce white rice, bread, and fried food
3. Move Daily: 30 minutes of brisk walking 4-5 times a week helps burn liver fat.
4. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Even 5-10% weight loss can reverse early fatty liver.
5. No Self-Medication: Some painkillers and herbal mixtures damage the liver. Always ask a doctor first.
TAKE ACTION TODAY WITH MAVAL
Prevention is cheaper than treatment.
HEALTHY TODAY.. BETTER TOMORROW!
📍 Available at: Makurdi | Nasarawa | Abuja
📞 Call/WhatsApp: 08057788250 to book your slot
Your liver works 24/7 for you. Check on it.
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