Obesity and fatty liver in adolescents go hand in hand. The liver contains a certain amount of fat. However, if the fat content in the liver exceeds 5-10%, then we are dealing with liver disease. It is an issue that rarely shows any symptoms and is usually a silent disease. Caused by the accumulation of fat inside the liver cells, over time, if not treated properly, it can lead to chronic inflammation of the liver which, in the worst case, can turn into liver cancer. Bariatric Surgery for Fatty Liver in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah helps restore normal liver function.
What Causes a Fatty Liver?
Nutrition, along with other variables, plays a significant role in the development of fatty degeneration. Fast food, a high-calorie diet, high-fat meals, high fructose, sugary beverages, and the so-called Western diet are all connected with fatty liver. Liver dystrophy can be prevented by managing the diet and controlling weight gain.
Minimal physical activity involves walking for 30 minutes 5 times a week. Weight control plays an important role. In the case of obesity, it is necessary to gradually reduce body weight. It is recommended to limit alcohol and properly control all pathologies that contribute to the development of the disease.
Results of Bariatric Surgery:
Bariatric Surgery for Fatty Liver:
One of the most widely used approaches in cases of severe obesity and liver issues is Bariatric Surgery for Fatty Liver in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. For some years this type of intervention has been introduced as a therapeutic option in adolescents with severe obesity complicated by the simultaneous presence of pathologies such as steatohepatitis, diabetes, arterial hypertension, and sleep apnea.
The surgical technique mainly used in pediatric age is sleeve gastrectomy, which involves a reduction of about 70% of the stomach.
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery:
The stomach is split into two sections during a gastric sleeve treatment, and the bigger portion is removed. The stomach pouch that is still present is no longer able to hold substantial amounts of food and is the size and shape of a little banana. In comparison to gastric bypass, the effects of the gastric sleeve on metabolism are less noticeable.
- Gastric Bypass Surgery:
Gastric bypass surgery involves the creation of a tiny pouch from the upper section of the stomach, which is subsequently attached straight to the small intestine. Food is ingested and travels down the esophagus and pouch, then into the small intestine, bypassing the stomach. This procedure not only limits the amount of food that may be consumed but also has a significant influence on the way the body metabolizes meals and carbs.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
Your body mass index (BMI) must be greater than 40 kg/m2 for you to be a candidate for bariatric surgery (or if you are about 100 pounds overweight). People with a BMI of 35 to 39 kg/m2 with a significant condition like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea are candidates for surgery.
Getting Rid of Fatty Liver Fatty liver is a condition where there is an accumulation of fat in the liver that is linked to obesity. In addition to making the liver bigger, fatty deposition makes the liver itself more resistant to insulin, which helps to cause diabetes.
How is the Recovery Process?
The recovery process has become much easier because the surgeries have become simpler and less invasive. The post-surgery pain and length of stay in the hospital are all reduced.
Most patients leave the hospital one day after gastric sleeve and one and a half days after gastric bypass.
Once a patient is back home, it takes seven to 10 days to return to a full schedule of daily activities at home, and generally, the patient can be back to full-time work within four weeks.
The Takeaway!
Our specialists at Enfield Royal Weight Loss Clinic can help you throughout the process of Bariatric Surgery for Fatty Liver in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah. A surgeon with extensive experience will be happy to share their extensive knowledge to help people get rid of the severe disease which can turn into cancer. Thanks to the knowledge and practical experience of our doctors, they have been able to overcome the challenges of several diseases related to weight loss utilizing particularly made changes, which have produced exceptional results.
