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Healing Fatty Liver Disease
Maitreyi Raman
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Description for Healing Fatty Liver Disease
Paperback. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is now one of the commonest causes of chronic cirrhosis. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone living with the condition, explaining treatment, healthy diet and exercise options. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB; WBHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 18. Weight in Grams: 520.
Some people with excess fat in the liver simply have what's called a fatty liver. Although this is not normal, it's not serious if it doesn't lead to inflammation or damage. However, once there's a buildup of simple fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to injury which may result in inflammation and scarring of the liver. Others have what's called Nonalcoholic Steatohepatisis (NASH). Although it is similar to alcoholic liver disease, people with this type of fatty liver disease drink little or no alcohol. NASH can lead to permanent liver damage, as the liver may enlarge and, over time, liver cells ... Read more
Some people with excess fat in the liver simply have what's called a fatty liver. Although this is not normal, it's not serious if it doesn't lead to inflammation or damage. However, once there's a buildup of simple fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to injury which may result in inflammation and scarring of the liver. Others have what's called Nonalcoholic Steatohepatisis (NASH). Although it is similar to alcoholic liver disease, people with this type of fatty liver disease drink little or no alcohol. NASH can lead to permanent liver damage, as the liver may enlarge and, over time, liver cells ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Robert Rose Inc Canada
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
563g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, Canada
ISBN
9780778804376
SKU
V9780778804376
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About Maitreyi Raman
Maitreyi Raman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is a gastroenterologist and physician nutritionist. She is the medical director of the Southern Alberta Home Enteral and Parenteral Programme. Angela Siriounis, RD, BSc, is a clinical dietitian at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta, who works in enteral and parenteral nutrition support, in both in- and out-patient settings. Jennifer Shrubsole, ... Read more
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