Liver disorders can be running in the family and one such case is of Neelagandan L, 67, who has been living with the condition of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) since 2010. In the last 14 years, despite following a healthy lifestyle, Neelagandan has been going through multiple liver related issues. The family was jolted when a liver biopsy done in 2010 during a regular medical check up diagnosed him with NAFLD, and showed the fatty changes in the liver.
Dr Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant – HPB, Liver Transplant and Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road talk on non-alcoholic fatty liver among youth and what can be done to reduce this rising incidence.