Doctors notice spurt in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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There has been a hike in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) this year as compared to 2018. While no definite statistics are available yet, doctors say they are observing at least 10 to 12 new cases every month, with patients being across age groups. Fatty liver disease is a disorder that occurs due to excessive build-up of fat, which leads to scarring of the liver. April 19 is observed as World Liver Day.

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About Dr. Aabha Nagral

Dr. Aabha Nagral is one of India’s leading Hepatologists (Liver specialist) based in Mumbai. Having an experience of around 30 years, she has been successfully treating patients of all liver diseases from India and abroad. She is skilled and known for solving complex problems in her field of specialization which includes Liver diseases and Liver Transplantation in adults & children.

She has been instrumental in setting up the first liver transplant programs at Jaslok Hospital and subsequently at Apollo Hospital, Mumbai. She was involved in the first successful pediatric liver transplant in Western India.

Dr. Aabha Nagral has been a founding trustee of the NGO – Children’s Liver Foundation which was set up to create awareness about liver diseases in children.

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Dr. Aabha Nagral is one of India’s leading hepatologists (liver specialist) based in Mumbai. Having an experience of over 30 years, she has been successfully treating patients of all liver diseases from India and aboard.