Jul 15, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
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Heavy drinking can lead to liver inflammation and scarring, causing conditions like fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
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Diets high in sugar, fat, and processed foods can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, where excess fat builds up in liver cells.
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Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of NAFLD, which can progress to liver inflammation and scarring.
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Lack of physical activity can contribute to obesity and NAFLD, negatively impacting liver health.
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Tobacco use can exacerbate liver disease, increasing the risk of liver cancer and other liver-related conditions.
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Illicit drug use, particularly drugs injected with shared needles, can increase the risk of liver infections like hepatitis.
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Taking medications, especially over-the-counter painkillers and certain prescription drugs, in high doses or for extended periods can cause liver damage.
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Frequent exposure to environmental toxins, chemicals, and pollutants can harm liver cells and affect liver function.
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Not drinking enough water can impair liver function, as the liver relies on adequate hydration to detoxify the body and metabolize nutrients efficiently.
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