Background Research:
Fettlebererkrankungen (Fatty Liver Diseases) are a growing health concern in Germany and around the world. As per medical terminology, this condition refers to excessive accumulation of fats in liver cells (hepatocytes), which can lead to severe complications if left untreated. The types of fatty liver disease include alcoholic liver disease(ALD), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) etc.
Two major forms categorized under NAFLD – MAFLD (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease) and MASH (Metabolic Associated SteatoHepatitis). Typically associated with metabolic syndrome, these conditions are marked by inflammation, cirrhosis or fibrosis of the liver.
The Deutsche Lebertag is an occasion celebrated annually in Germany with an aim to raise awareness regarding various kinds of liver diseases including fatty ones. This year’s 25th anniversary is expected to bear impactful lectures and sessions on basic understanding as well as preventive measures that can be taken against it.
FAQs:
1. What is Fettlebererkrankung?
– Fettlebererkrankung refers to the conditions where there is excessive fat buildup in the cells of the liver causing potential risks for severe complications like inflammation or cirrhosis if not treated.
2. What does SLD stand for?
– SLD stands for steatotischen Lebererkrankung, referred under Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(NAFLD).
3. Who can be affected by a fatty liver disorder?
– Mostly individuals above age 40 are believed at risk but changing lifestyle patterns may affect younger population as well, specifically those suffering from any form of metabolic syndromes like obesity or diabetes
4. What do MASLD and MASH indicate?
– Both MASLD(Metabolic associated steatotic Liver Disease) and MASH(Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis) are conditions associated with fatty liver disease, influenced by metabolic syndromes. While the former is a progressive accumulation of fats leading to inflammation, latter suggests a more severe condition causing scarring or fibrosis on liver.
5. What is objective of Deutsche Lebertag?
– Deutsche Lebertag aims at raising awareness about various liver diseases, their prevention and treatment options. This year it specifically plans to throw light upon emerging threats like fatty liver disorders
6. When will be the 25th Deutsche Liver Day celebrated?
– The 25th Deutsche Liver Day will be observed on November 20, 2024.
Originamitteilung:
Köln, Gießen, Hannover – Die Zahl der Menschen mit Fettlebererkrankungen wird immer größer. Aktuelle Schätzungen gehen davon aus, dass die Verbreitung der steatotischen Lebererkrankung (SLD) – wie der neue Klammerbegriff lautet – immer weiter zunimmt. In Deutschland ist etwa jeder vierte Bundesbürger über 40 bereits betroffen. Experten sprechen von epidemischen Ausmaßen. Zwei Erscheinungsformen der SLD werden als hepatische Manifestation des Metabolischen Syndroms angesehen: MASLD und MASH. Die Ausrichter des 25. Deutschen Lebertages am 20. November 2024, der das Motto: „Leber gut – alles gut“ hat, informieren im Vorfeld des bundesweiten Aktionstages über diese Volkskrankheiten.