"People spend their health to gain wealth, and then spend their wealth to regain health." –Anonymous
In today’s high-speed digital world, health often takes a backseat—until the body forces us to stop. Fatty Liver Disease is a growing concern for modern professionals, particularly those in desk-bound jobs like IT. This silent lifestyle disease is becoming a significant threat, often going unnoticed until severe damage occurs.
The Shocking Reality
According to a study by the University of Hyderabad, the prevalence of MALFD (Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease) in the IT sector is alarming:
- 84% of IT professionals show signs of liver damage
- 71% are clinically obese
- 34% suffer from metabolic syndrome—diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
What is Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)?
Fatty Liver occurs when fat builds up in liver cells. It often comes up without symptoms—no pain, no warning, no signs—yet progresses silently until it causes severe liver damage.
Late-stage complications include:
- Chronic liver inflammation
- Fibrosis (scarring)
- Cirrhosis (irreversible damage)
- Liver cancer
Why Desk Jobs Are a Major Culprit
If your day looks like this:
- Sitting for 8 or more hours
- Sleeping 6–7 hours without regular activity
- Drinking sugary beverages regularly
- Gaining belly fat (waist over 90 cm in men, 80 cm in women)
…then you're at high risk. These seemingly harmless habits create the perfect storm for fatty liver to develop.
Fatty Liver is Reversible—But You Need to Act Now
Fatty Liver is Reversible—But You Need to Act Now
If you're in IT or any sedentary job, here’s what you must do:
Get Tested Early
- Liver Function Test (LFT)
- Abdominal Ultrasound
Make These Lifestyle Changes
- Walk or stretch every hour for 5 minutes
- Don’t keep things within reach—use it as a reason to move
- Cut sugar and refined carbs
- Eat more protein and fibre-rich foods
- Prioritize sleep—7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted rest is medicine in itself
Control These Markers
- Blood sugar
- Cholesterol
- Body weight
- Alcohol consumption (limit or eliminate)
Movement is Medicine
Doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Even brisk walking counts towards this weekly goal. Include foods like green leafy vegetables, nuts, fatty fish, and whole grains in your diet. Avoid processed snacks and late-night binge eating.
Where to Seek Help?
If you're based in Hyderabad, the Liver Institute at Star Hospitals is a trusted destination known for:
- Cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities
- A team of highly experienced hepatologists and surgeons
- Over 30 lakh happy patients and 90,000+ surgeries successfully performed
- A focus on holistic care, not just treatment, but long-term health improvement
Takeaway
Fatty Liver is no longer just a disease of the elderly or the alcoholic. It’s affecting young, educated professionals. And it’s preventable. Your screen won’t warn you—but your body will.
Don’t wait for symptoms. Act now. Your liver—and your life—depend on
Don’t wait for symptoms. Act now. Your liver—and your life—depend on
