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dr-spencer-reids-queen · 10 months

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The Angel Maker: Final Part

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Female!Reader

Word Count: ~2.3k

Summary: You still feel guilty for what happened to you and Hotch even though you shouldn't. If you had seen that bomb before getting blasted back, then maybe you wouldn't have so many problems with your "abilities".

Warnings: canon violence, canon language, canon talk of death, methods of kill

Author’s Note: I do not own anything from Criminal Minds. All credit goes to their respective owners. If there are any warnings that exceed the normal death/kills from the show, I will list them. If you’ve seen the show, then it’s the same level of angst unless otherwise stated

Hotch and Emily headed over there while the rest of the team stayed back to work on the case. It turns out that the unsub wasn't the one who committed the crime, but Shara, the woman you and Rossi talked to. She figured if this killing spree could work for the unsub, then it could work for her.

It's already late, so you'll have to pick this up in the morning. The comment Emily made is stuck in your head for some reason. Why you're upset at this, you're not sure. You're sitting in the conference room and staring at Emily who is outside getting some coffee in the break room. You have a small pout on your face, and Spencer notices this when he enters the conference room.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing," you say and look away.

"Is it your head? Are you okay?"

"Spencer, I'm okay. I took my pain meds before we left the hotel, so I'm good."

The rest of the team filters into the conference room while JJ is on the phone with Pen. Penelope is working her magic in trying to find out who this unsub could be. According to her, four hundred and sixty-three children were born in the lower Canaan area between 2006 and 2008, so you'll have to narrow the list a bit more to get accurate results.

One of the letters Spencer decoded says, "I knew even before they told me that the future had taken root", which can only mean that it was the date of conception. The date of that letter was January 7th, 2007, so Pen had to look between August to September of the same year. With that, she came up with nine names, which is a lot more manageable.

After she sent over the names, your team got to work eliminating them. The Sheriff would know more about these names than you would, so you bring him in to try and help.

"Hannah Dreyfus was in an auto accident. She could barely walk. Shannon Conway moved away when the plant closed a year ago," the sheriff goes down the list.

"Any other names you recognize?"

"No, I'm sorry." The sheriff does a double-take and grabs the paper when he recognizes another name. "Well, this one here sounds familiar but I can't really place it. Chloe Kelcher."

"Chloe Kelcher. That is familiar," Spencer says and grabs the file for Cortland. "She was on the jury."

"That makes sense. She would have been exposed to the case evidence and seen firsthand what he did to his victims. That's when she fell in love with him, sitting across the courtroom every day."

"Well, it's one thing to have a relationship with a killer, and it's another to become one," the sheriff scoffs.

"There might have been an incident that prompted the transformation," Spencer says and looks into Chloe's file. "There's a death certificate here. Microvesicular steatosis. Her baby died at the hospital."

It looks like Chloe is your unsub, so your entire team heads over to her house, but like you assumed, she isn't home. The judge signed the warrant very quickly, so you're allowed to enter her house without getting into trouble. After a thorough search, everyone gathers in the kitchen.

"All right. We all know what the end game is. She's looking for her final victim. She may have already chosen one. Let's tear this place apart and look for anything that might tell us who she's targeted," Hotch says.

You, Hotch, and Derek head toward the bedroom and come across a child's nursery with glow-in-the-dark stars stuck to the ceiling.

"Daddy's watching," you say and point to the stars.

"It must have devastated her to think that she could hold on to Ryan by having his child and then lose the baby. Completing his murders became the only way she could hold on to him."

Something isn't right. The second you entered the house, something felt off about the atmosphere. You pause and look around the room until you see it.

Cortland Ryan is sitting on top of some kind of chest located underneath the window.

"What is it?" Derek asks after he sees the look on your face.

Without saying a word, you grasp the end of the chest. As soon as you open it, Cortland mists away. Lying there inside is Cortland's rotting body.

"That's not the only way she's holding onto him," you gag.

"I assume that's who I think it is," Spencer says when he walks into the bedroom. "I have an appointment book here. There are meetings with Delilah Grennan and Maxine Chandler on the day of each murder."

"Sheriff, have you found her tools or the gun?" Hotch asks.

"Nothing yet."

"She has something for this morning: Faye Landreaux."

"She's a CPA," the sheriff sighs. "She does my taxes. She works out of her home."

"Let's go."

Your entire team heads over to Faye's house. As soon as you get there, you can feel how scared she is and also another energy: the unsub.

"My team's ready. Let's get in there," the Sheriff says eagerly.

"Sheriff, we didn't recover a gun at Chloe's house. We have to assume she's armed."

"So are we."

"If you storm in now, she'll shoot, and she'll start with Faye. We need to be smart about this," you say.

"What do we do?" Derek asks.

"I think you should look for an open window," Hotch takes charge. "Sheriff, I need you to bring all your vehicles around to the front, facing forward with lights off, and I need a megaphone."

The sheriff does what he's told, and Derek creeps around the house to try and find an open window to get inside. Chances are, she's locked all the doors so no one can get inside so Derek's only shot it getting through a window without alerting her.

"Hotch, you won't be able to get through to her," you say.

"No, but maybe you can," he says and hands the megaphone to you.

"Sir, the profile is clear. We won't be able to talk her down."

"No, but we can occupy her. If we're right about the MO, she's left a window open somewhere. Morgan will find a way in. We just need to buy him some time. Hit the lights," Hotch says to the sheriff.

Seconds later, lights flood the front of the house, no doubt letting Chloe know that you're here. You take a deep breath and clear your head.

"Chloe, this is the FBI. We know you're in there, and we know what you're trying to do. I know you think that finishing what Cortland started will bring you closer to him, but first, you should know who he really was. I know you thought you were special, but the truth is, he wrote the same things he wrote to you to other women. I've seen the letters." Hotch hands you copies of the letters for you to read to her. "Dozens read the same lines: 'Without the flesh, there is only the soul. You don't need to touch me to feel the love I have for you.' Does that sound familiar? Cortland wasn't who you thought he was. He was a narcissist, Chloe. He wasn't capable of loving anyone but himself.

"To Carla Kettinger, he wrote, 'Ever since your visit, I am crazed with thoughts of you. Already, you have entered my dreams. Each time you appear to me, I am embraced by a feeling of trust and belief as if I've known you all my life. It's clear to me now that you are my fate. We are destined to be together, and when I am gone, that will not change. I will live on in you. In death, our union will be eternal. All appeals are lost. Possessions matter little to a condemned man, but I cannot leave this world without seeing your face one last time.'

"It isn't your fault that he made you feel these things, Chloe. It isn't your fault your baby died."

That gives Derek enough time to get Faye out of the house because as soon as you're done speaking, you see Derek usher Faye to safety. Second later, you hear Chloe yell out in anger.

"It's over, Chloe. We have Faye. You have nowhere to go," you say into the megaphone.

Still, she doesn't respond.

"I think we got some tear gas. I'm assuming it's still good," the sheriff says.

"We're not gonna need it. She doesn't have any place to go."

"Well, maybe she'll do us all a favor and put herself down."

"She's not gonna do that, either. She's not done."

Just then, Chloe comes out of the house with the gun in her hand. All officers and agents draw their guns and point them at her, and she stops at the bottom step of the porch.

"Chloe, drop the gun!" Hotch orders, and repeats himself when she doesn't listen.

"I'm coming to you, baby," she grins at the sky.

She raises her gun to shoot knowing that everyone will shoot to stop her. She goes down in two shots, and you back away in pain from the gunshot. Rossi and Emily rush over to her, but she is already dead. Emily notices blood seeing from her jacket, and she lifts it to see the markings of the final constellation.

If we took her victim from her, then she became the last one.

With the case solved, your team gets ready to head to the airport. Hotch is in the police station finishing up, so everyone is waiting by the car for him.

"Hey, are you okay?" Spencer asks.

"Yeah, just tired," you sigh.

"Did anyone get directions back to the airstrip?" JJ asks when Hotch comes out with his bag in hand.

"This town's only got one road. We'll find it," Derek shrugs.

"Yeah, Morgan doesn't like to follow directions. You didn't know about that?" Emily laughs.

"Yeah, he likes to vibe it," Spencer smirks.

"Okay, smart ass. You drive," Derek says and tosses Spencer the keys.

He unlocks the car, and you're the first one in. The car has a row of seats behind the back seat, so that's the one you take. Spencer sees how much pain you're in, and he looks down at the keys in his hands. He likes driving every once in a while, but you clearly need him.

"Not this time," he says and hands the keys to Emily who takes them with a smile.

He sets his bag in the back before climbing in next to you. After putting both your seatbelts on, you shift and rest your head on his chest. He wraps an arm around you and kisses the top of your head.

You're always able to fall asleep a lot better when it's in his arms.

"The past is our definition. We may strive, with good reason, to escape it, or to escape what is bad in it, but we will escape it only by adding something better to it." - Wendell Berry

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bridgetserdocksketches · 1 year

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Hae’s is very anti-science. They sourced their materials from over 50 year old research, if they even cite sources.

They claim that they’re protecting Black people and that’s why this is started. It was white men fetishizing fat women who started it as a kink. Adipose tissue is directly linked to more disease. Not sure how anyone can support them. Yo-yo dieting is dangerous but so is caring an extreme amount of weight on your body…

Do you have sources for any of this? Because just a cursory google search doesn't show any of that. What it shows is that, like many studies, the sample size in the studies is limited and is not a good representation of the general population. And as far as I can tell, the studies look to be from the last 20 years, not the last 50.

Additionally, studies that are 50 years old are not necessarily inaccurate. Simply outdated.

HAES was started in the fat acceptance movement and was popularized by Lindo Bacon, PhD, a weight science research and associate nutritionist at the University of California.

Excessive adipose tissue (which is just body fat) has been linked to certain diseases, like type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hepatic steatosis. Adipose tissue itself does not. Everyone has adipose tissue. You need it to survive. However, correlation does not equal causation as further studies into this have shown.

And all of this arguing about whether or not HAES is good or not (I genuinely don't know. Again, this was a cursory search. Took me maybe fifteen minutes) blatantly ignores other factors. Notably that most people who are considered overweight feel uncomfortable in a doctor's office. They often feel like their doctor is judging them and as a result were significantly less likely to trust their doctor. And of course you have the horror stories of people with actually life-threatening medical problems being told to lose weight and the problem will go away. Or they're told they have to lose weight before getting a life-saving surgery. Or outright being denied medical help.

It also ignores the biological, social, and economic factors that contribute to someone being overweight.

For one, when an individual is starved - either by choice or circumstance - the body's natural response is to hold onto any calories it can find. How? You guessed it, as adipose tissue. This change can be felt up to three generations later. You know what happened in the last century that may have starved our predecessors, making our bodies (and our children's bodies) more likely to retain fat? The Great Depression. Two World Wars. The Holocaust. The 2008 Recession. We are exceptionally well primed to retain body fat and keep ourselves alive should another starvation or famine occur.

Eating healthy is also very expensive. And I don't know if you've noticed the stagnant wages for the past 40 some odd years. There isn't a lot of wealth to go around. So eating well is not an easy thing to do. It is a luxury most people don't have. What they do have is fast food and tv dinners. Perfectly fine sources of food that give them the calories they need, just not in the ideal way.

If someone has any level of stress in their life, it's going to affect the way they eat. Not to mention access and education on food. Food deserts aren't uncommon. Most notably in indigenous communities.

Being fat or overweight or obese or whatever word you want to use is fine and, in most cases, perfectly healthy. I don't know if HAES is a good movement or if it's trustworthy or if its methods are even working. But if it can help people feel more comfortable getting medical help, I am fine with it. If it can help people actually get the medical attention they need, then that is amazing.

If you can't understand that, then I don't know what else to say to you.

#fatphobia #obesity #medial #HAES #health at every size #asks #sketchy answers #i don't know if this is needed or not but Lindo Bacon is genderqueer and uses they/them pronouns #please be respectful

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zerogate · 1 year

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The consequences of intoxication can go well beyond individual brains. For example, impaired judgment can result in inappropriate sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections, and unwanted pregnancies. It can also contribute to sexual assault, rape, and sexual trauma. Nearly 700,000 students a year in the United States between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four are assaulted by another student who has been drinking. In addition, about a third of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States are related to alcohol intoxication, and numerous studies have found a high correlation between substance use and intimate partner violence.

Excessive, chronic drinking leads to cardiovascular problems including stroke and high blood pressure; liver problems such as steatosis (fatty liver), alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis; pancreatitis; and increased risk of various cancers (including of the mouth, esophagus, larynx, pharynx, breast, liver, colon, and rectum). But even moderate drinking is harmful. A recent study evaluated the effects of drinking in over half a million people around the world and found that even one drink a day is associated with a number of diseases (including cancers and cardiovascular issues) that lead to premature death.

The more people drank, the worse the outcome: about two drinks a day shaves a year or two off the life span, and reduced intake increases life expectancy. In addition, alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to a wide range of disabilities in children, the most severe of which is fetal alcohol syndrome, characterized by intellectual disabilities, speech and language delays, poor social skills, and sometimes facial deformities.

Despite these grim outcomes, it seems that we can neither get enough of the drug nor get it fast enough. In the United States, more than a quarter of people over eighteen reported that they engaged in binge drinking during the previous month. This pattern is even more prevalent among college students, nearly 40 percent of whom reported binge drinking in the previous month. Whether cause or effect, about half of these students (20 percent) meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder, and 25 percent report academic consequences from drinking.

Binge drinking is risky for anyone, but particularly for those whose brains are still developing. The impact of high alcohol concentrations during this “plastic” period leads to lasting alterations in brain structure and function and is more likely to result in an alcohol use disorder. The converse is also true: one of the most effective ways to curtail the risk of addiction is to avoid intoxication during periods of rapid brain development. People who begin drinking in their early teens, as I did, are at least four times more likely to eventually meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder. In fact, the lifetime risk for substance abuse and dependence decreases about 5 percent with each additional year between ages thirteen and twenty-one.

Yet young people are especially prone to binge drinking in part because they are neurobiologically primed to seek and appreciate novel and high-risk experiences. Though their parents may not appreciate it, for adolescents these tendencies are well timed to promote the development of adult goals and identity formation.

While the consequences have generally gotten stricter, the per capita consumption both here and worldwide has been rising fairly steeply since my heyday. Excessive use of alcohol now results in about 3.3 million deaths around the world each year. In Russia and its former satellite states, one in five male deaths is caused by drinking. And in the United States during the period between 2006 and 2010, excessive alcohol use was responsible for close to 90,000 deaths a year, including one in ten deaths among adults aged twenty to sixty-four, translating to 2.5 million years of potential life lost. More than half of these deaths and three-quarters of the years of potential life lost were due to binge drinking.

Alcohol use also substantially contributes to automobile accidents, domestic abuse, and other forms of violence. Roughly a third of all visits to emergency rooms for injuries in 2016 were alcohol related. Given all this, it is perhaps surprising that alcohol is only the second most lethal drug—trailing not opiates as one might suspect after reading almost any newspaper or magazine but the other legal substance: tobacco. In fact, alcohol killed about twice as many people in 2016 as prescription opioids and heroin overdoses combined, and even this number would be almost three times higher if it included drunk-driving-related deaths.

-- Judith Grisel, Never Enough

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mcatmemoranda · 2 years

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Definitions – Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to the presence of hepatic steatosis when no other causes for secondary hepatic fat accumulation (eg, heavy alcohol consumption (figure 1)) are present. NAFLD may progress to cirrhosis and is likely an important cause of cryptogenic cirrhosis. (See 'Definitions' above.)

NAFLD is subdivided into nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In NAFL, hepatic steatosis is present without evidence of significant inflammation, whereas in NASH, hepatic steatosis is associated with hepatic inflammation that may be histologically indistinguishable from alcohol-associated steatohepatitis.

●Clinical manifestations – Most patients with NAFLD are asymptomatic, although some patients with NASH may complain of fatigue, malaise, and vague right upper abdominal discomfort. Patients are more likely to come to attention because laboratory testing revealed elevated liver aminotransferases or hepatic steatosis was detected incidentally on abdominal imaging. (See 'Clinical manifestations' above.)

Patients with NAFLD may have mild or moderate elevations in the aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, although normal aminotransferase levels do not exclude NAFLD. (See 'Laboratory findings' above.)

Radiographic findings in patients with NAFLD include increased echogenicity on ultrasound, decreased hepatic attenuation on computed tomography, or an increased fat signal on magnetic resonance imaging. (See 'Radiographic findings' above.)

●Diagnosis – A definitive diagnosis of NAFLD requires all of the following (see 'Diagnosis' above):

•Demonstration of hepatic steatosis by imaging or biopsy

•Exclusion of significant alcohol consumption

•Exclusion of other causes of hepatic steatosis

•Absence of coexisting chronic liver disease

Radiologic findings are often sufficient to make a diagnosis of NAFLD, provided other causes of hepatic steatosis have been excluded. However, liver biopsy may be indicated if the diagnosis is not clear or to assess the degree of hepatic injury. (See 'Radiographic examinations' above and 'Role of liver biopsy' above.)

●Differential diagnosis – Other causes of hepatic steatosis include (see 'Differential diagnosis' above):

•Significant alcohol use

•Hepatitis C (particularly genotype 3)

•Wilson disease

•Lipodystrophy

•Starvation

•Parenteral nutrition

•Abetalipoproteinemia

•Medications

•Reye syndrome

•Acute fatty liver of pregnancy

•HELLP (hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) syndrome

•Inborn errors of metabolism

#transaminitis #elevated liver enzymes #NAFLD

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chennailiverfoundations · 15 hours

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Understanding Liver Diseases: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

The liver, one of the body’s most vital organs, plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances, aiding digestion, and storing nutrients. However, liver diseases are alarmingly common and can have severe consequences if not addressed promptly. This comprehensive guide aims to provide an in-depth understanding of liver diseases, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options, with insights from experts at a leading Liver Hospital in Chennai, the Chennai Liver Foundation, and specialists in Liver Transplant in Chennai.

Common Types of Liver Diseases

1. Hepatitis Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver commonly caused by viral infections. The primary types include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each varying in transmission methods and severity.

2. Fatty Liver Disease Also known as hepatic steatosis, fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver. It can be categorized into non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD).

3. Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a late-stage liver disease characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of the liver tissue. It results from various liver conditions, including hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

4. Liver Cancer Primary liver cancer, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, originates in the liver. It often arises due to chronic liver diseases like hepatitis and cirrhosis.

5. Liver Failure Liver failure can be acute or chronic, with the liver losing its ability to function properly. It requires immediate medical intervention and often a liver transplant.

Symptoms of Liver Diseases

Recognizing the symptoms of liver diseases early can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Here are common symptoms associated with liver conditions:

Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels. Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and weakness. Abdominal Pain and Swelling: Discomfort or swelling in the upper right abdomen. Dark Urine: Urine that appears darker than usual. Pale Stools: Stools that are light-colored or chalky. Nausea and Vomiting: Frequent feelings of nausea and episodes of vomiting. Loss of Appetite: Reduced desire to eat, leading to weight loss. Swelling in Legs and Ankles: Edema caused by fluid retention. Itchy Skin: Persistent itching without an apparent cause. Easy Bruising and Bleeding: Due to impaired liver function affecting blood clotting.

Causes of Liver Diseases

Liver diseases can stem from various factors, including infections, lifestyle choices, and genetic predispositions. Key causes include:

1. Viral Infections Hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E) are major culprits, with hepatitis B and C being the leading causes of chronic liver disease and liver cancer.

2. Alcohol Abuse Excessive alcohol consumption over time can lead to alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and eventually cirrhosis.

3. Obesity and Poor Diet A high-fat diet and obesity are significant risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

4. Genetic Factors Hereditary conditions like hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease can cause liver damage.

5. Medications and Toxins Long-term use of certain medications and exposure to toxic substances can lead to liver damage.

6. Autoimmune Diseases Conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis result from the immune system attacking liver cells.

Diagnosis of Liver Diseases

Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment of liver diseases. Medical professionals at the Liver Hospital in Chennai recommend several diagnostic tests, including:

Blood Tests Liver function tests (LFTs) measure enzymes, proteins, and substances produced or excreted by the liver, indicating its health.

Imaging Tests Ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI provide detailed images of the liver, helping to identify abnormalities, such as tumors or fatty deposits.

Liver Biopsy A small tissue sample is taken from the liver and examined under a microscope to assess the extent of liver damage and diagnose specific conditions.

FibroScan This non-invasive test measures liver stiffness, which correlates with fibrosis and cirrhosis.

Treatment Options for Liver Diseases

The treatment approach for liver diseases depends on the specific condition, its severity, and the patient’s overall health. Experts at the Chennai Liver Foundation and specialists in Liver Transplant in Chennai offer the following treatment options:

1. Lifestyle Modifications

Dietary Changes: A balanced diet low in fat, sugar, and salt, along with regular exercise, can help manage and prevent liver diseases. Alcohol Cessation: Stopping alcohol intake is crucial for those with alcoholic liver disease. Weight Management: Losing weight through a healthy diet and exercise can significantly improve liver health in obese individuals.

2. Medications

Antivirals: Used to treat viral hepatitis, reducing the viral load and preventing liver damage. Immunosuppressants: For autoimmune hepatitis, these medications suppress the immune system to reduce liver inflammation. Chelation Therapy: For conditions like Wilson’s disease, this therapy helps remove excess copper from the body.

3. Minimally Invasive Procedures

Endoscopic Treatments: Procedures like endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) can manage complications of cirrhosis. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Used to treat liver cancer by destroying cancerous cells with heat.

4. Surgery

Liver Resection: Surgical removal of a part of the liver affected by cancer or other diseases. Liver Transplantation: Recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation replaces the diseased liver with a healthy donor liver. The Liver Hospital in Chennai and the Chennai Liver Foundation are renowned for their expertise in Liver Transplant in Chennai, providing state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive care for transplant patients.

5. Clinical Trials

Participation in clinical trials can offer access to cutting-edge treatments and contribute to medical research.

Preventing Liver Diseases

Prevention is always better than cure, and there are several measures one can take to reduce the risk of liver diseases:

Vaccination: Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. Healthy Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activities to maintain a healthy weight. Limit Alcohol Intake: Drink alcohol in moderation or abstain entirely. Safe Practices: Avoid sharing needles, practice safe sex, and ensure safe blood transfusions to prevent hepatitis infections. Regular Check-Ups: Regular medical check-ups and liver function tests can help detect liver issues early.

Conclusion

Liver diseases encompass a wide range of conditions that can significantly impact one’s health. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options is crucial for effective management and recovery. The Liver Hospital in Chennai, along with the Chennai Liver Foundation, offers advanced diagnostic and treatment services, including Liver Transplant in Chennai, providing hope and healing to countless patients.

If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of liver disease or need expert care, consider consulting with the specialists at the Liver Hospital in Chennai. Early intervention and proper management can make a world of difference in maintaining liver health and overall well-being.

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medicomunicare · 2 years

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Troppi zuccheri nelle bevande in vendita: l’allarme congiunto di FDA americana ed EFSA in Europa

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What are the causes and treatment options for fatty liver disease?

Fatty liver or the process of hepatic steatosis is a pathological condition in which too much fat is stored in liver cells. It is a common condition that lies on a spectrum from mild to severe, and if left untreated can result in liver inflammation, fibrosis, and even liver failure.

There are two main types of fatty liver disease:

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: This type of fatty liver disease occurs in individuals who do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol. It is often associated with obesity, insulin resistance (pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes), high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is considered the most common liver disorder in Western countries.

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: As the name suggests, this type of fatty liver disease is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The liver metabolizes alcohol, and chronic alcohol abuse can lead to the accumulation of fat in liver cells. Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease can progress to more severe forms of liver damage, including alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Several factors can contribute to the development of fatty liver disease:

Obesity: Excess body weight, particularly abdominal obesity, is a major risk factor for fatty liver disease. It increases the accumulation of fat in the liver and promotes inflammation.

Insulin Resistance and Diabetes: Insulin resistance, a condition in which cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, can lead to increased fat storage in the liver. Type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with insulin resistance, is also a risk factor for fatty liver disease.

High Levels of Triglycerides: Elevated levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood can contribute to the accumulation of fat in the liver.

Metabolic Syndrome: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing fatty liver disease.

Certain Medications: Some medications, such as corticosteroids, tamoxifen, and methotrexate, can contribute to the development of fatty liver disease.

Genetic Factors: Genetic factors may predispose some individuals to develop fatty liver disease, although the role of genetics in its development is not fully understood.

Rapid Weight Loss: Rapid weight loss, particularly through crash dieting or bariatric surgery, can lead to the mobilization of fat stores from peripheral tissues, including the liver, resulting in fatty liver disease.

Fatty liver disease is a complicated condition which development involves multifactorial etiology including genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors. Therefore, the development of fatty liver a disease is often caused by interplay of different contributing factors

The treatment options for fatty liver disease typically focus on addressing the underlying causes of the condition, reducing liver inflammation, and preventing the progression of liver damage.

Here are some common treatment approaches:

Lifestyle Changes:

Weight Loss: For individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who are overweight or obese, gradual and sustained weight loss through a combination of diet and exercise is often recommended. Losing as little as 5-10% of body weight can significantly improve liver health and reduce fat accumulation in the liver.

Healthy Diet: Adopting a balanced and nutritious diet low in saturated fats, refined sugars, and processed foods can help reduce liver fat and improve overall metabolic health. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats (such as those found in fish, nuts, and olive oil) is recommended.

Regular Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling, can help burn excess fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote overall liver health.

Medications:

Insulin Sensitizers: Medications such as pioglitazone or metformin, which improve insulin sensitivity, may be prescribed to individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance or diabetes. These medications can help reduce liver fat and inflammation.

Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statin medications may be prescribed to individuals with fatty liver disease and high cholesterol levels to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

Antioxidants: Some studies suggest that antioxidants such as vitamin E may benefit individuals with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more severe form of fatty liver disease. However, the use of vitamin E for this purpose should be carefully monitored by a healthcare provider due to potential side effects.

Management of Underlying Conditions:

Control of Diabetes and Hypertension: Managing underlying conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure is essential for preventing further liver damage and complications.

Alcohol Moderation or Abstinence: For individuals with alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption is critical to prevent further liver damage.

Regular Monitoring and Follow-Up:

Individuals diagnosed with fatty liver disease should undergo regular monitoring to assess liver function, liver enzymes, and other relevant markers of liver health. This allows healthcare providers to track disease progression, adjust treatment as needed, and intervene promptly if complications arise.

In some cases, individuals with advanced liver disease or complications of fatty liver disease may require specialized care, including referral to hepatologists (liver specialists) or consideration for liver transplantation.

The fatty liver treatment in Bangalore is multifaceted and often involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medications, and management of underlying conditions. The primary goals of treatment are to improve liver health, prevent disease progression, and reduce the risk of complications.

The topic of liver care is just for your knowledge purposes. If you want to get treatment and a diagnosis for fatty liver disease, you have to contact liver care specialists or visit hospitals.

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Effects Of Alcohol On Liver & Heart!

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Effects on the Liver:

Fatty Liver Disease: Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to the accumulation of fat in the liver, a condition known as fatty liver disease. This condition can progress from simple steatosis to more severe forms of liver damage if alcohol consumption continues unabated.

Alcoholic Hepatitis: Alcohol addiction & abuse can cause inflammation of the liver, known as alcoholic hepatitis. This condition can range from mild to severe and is characterized by symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and liver enlargement.

Cirrhosis: The most severe consequence of chronic alcohol abuse is the development of cirrhosis, a progressive scarring of the liver tissue. Cirrhosis disrupts the normal function of the liver and can lead to complications such as portal hypertension, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), hepatic encephalopathy, and liver failure.

Liver Cancer: Chronic alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for the development of liver cancer, particularly in individuals with underlying liver diseases such as cirrhosis.

Effects on the Heart:

Cardiomyopathy: Long-term alcohol abuse can weaken and damage the heart muscle, leading to a condition known as alcoholic cardiomyopathy. This condition can result in symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling of the legs and ankles.

Arrhythmias: Alcohol consumption can disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, leading to irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. These abnormalities in heart rhythm can increase the risk of more serious cardiac events such as stroke or sudden cardiac death.

Hypertension: Excessive alcohol intake is associated with elevated blood pressure levels, which can contribute to the development of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.

Increased Risk of Heart Disease: Chronic alcohol abuse is linked to an increased risk of developing various cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, and heart failure.

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