{
  "id": 4768522,
  "title": "At 27, Noida man got a fatty liver diagnosis. Why it’s a silent disease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/at-27-noida-man-got-a-fatty-liver-diagnosis-why-its-a-silent-disease",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:30:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/at-27-noida-man-got-a-fatty-liver-diagnosis-why-its-a-silent-disease-10857779/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, a report by Apollo Hospitals titled \"The Health of the Nation\" highlighted a growing concern in India - fatty liver disease. This condition can develop silently, with liver enzymes remaining normal even when fat accumulates in the liver. Aman, a 27-year-old from Noida, provides a vivid example of this insidious disease. At first, he experienced bloating and mushy stools. After a few months, his liver enzyme levels spiked, leading to a diagnosis of fatty liver. The severity was Grade 2-3, indicating significant fat deposits and liver scarring. Aman, now 32, has been under treatment at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Delhi for five years, adhering to a strict diet and exercise regimen. Despite his efforts, the disease has not been completely reversed but is manageable. The report indicates that fatty liver is often a silent disease, with over 80% of patients showing no symptoms. Liver Function Tests (LFTs), which measure ALT, AST, bilirubin, and albumin, can miss fatty liver even when ALT and AST levels are normal. An ultrasound and a FibroScan, which measure liver stiffness, are more effective in detecting fatty liver. The report also points out that many young people in India are facing health issues, with obesity, diabetes, and abnormal cholesterol levels prevalent. This double burden of diseases can severely impact the quality of life.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Aman, a 27-year-old Noida man, diagnosed with fatty liver at 27",
    "Fatty liver disease often silent, with few symptoms in 80% of patients",
    "Ultrasound and FibroScan more effective in detecting fatty liver than LFTs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diagnosis of fatty liver disease in a 27-year-old highlights the growing concern of this silent condition in young people in India, who often show no symptoms until it's significantly progressed.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "At 27, Noida man got a fatty liver diagnosis. Why it’s a silent disease",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/at-27-noida-man-got-a-fatty-liver-diagnosis-why-its-a-silent-disease-4775299",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:30:41.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}