Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with obesity. NAFLD on its own is usually asymptomatic but can lead to severe complications such as cirrhosis if left unchecked. Luckily, one of the best ways to prevent and combat NAFLD is via weight loss. If you are struggling to lose weight using traditional methods (diet plans, exercising, etc), we could help.
What is NAFLD
NAFLD is a fatty liver disease that is commonly associated with obesity. Unlike other liver diseases, NAFLD can go undetected for a long while. However, in its more serious stages can cause liver failure, permanent liver damage and scarring of liver cells and even liver cancer.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease stems from excess fat cells developing around your liver, that affect your liver health. A common way to avoid, or in some cases reverse NAFLD is by taking on a healthy diet and doing what you can to lose weight.
Surgical Weight Loss
Surgical weight loss options at Allure include the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass. The surgery that you elect for will depend on a variety of factors, including eligibility, and it is ultimately down to the consultant surgeon at hand to decide whether or not you are fit for a certain procedure. In the meantime, our patient advisors can help walk you through the available options.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Balloons
Non-surgical weight loss balloons, referred to as gastric balloons, are a fantastic and temporary tool utilised by patients across the United Kingdom. With total body weight loss expectations of between 10 and 18% (depending on balloon chosen), this non-surgical option has become increasingly popular.
The gastric balloon itself works by occupying around 60% of the stomach, delaying gastric emptying, and by reducing production of the hunger hormone to help patients achieve a healthy weight. Combined with diet and exercise these create an avenue for weight loss, one which enables patients to make long-term habit changes for maintained success.
Like all medical procedures there are some things to note, such as you are likely to experience some initial symptoms. These include sickness, nausea, and cramping in the first 2 – 3 days but they can last longer as your body adjusts to the balloon being in place.
Speak to a Specialist
If you need help losing weight and are looking into medical weight loss options, we could help. Speak to a member of the Allure team today.
