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What is meant by lipoma disease?

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Steroids: Sometimes, this type of drug can be used to shrink a tumor. Liposuction: A doctor uses a needle and syringe to draw out the fatty tissue; Large Lipomas. Lipomas bigger than 2 inches are sometimes called “giant lipomas.” They can cause nerve pain, make you feel self-conscious about your looks, or make it harder for clothes to fit. read more

fatty liver one affected with fatty infiltration, usually from alcohol abuse, jejunoileal bypass surgery, or occasionally diabetes mellitus; fat is in large droplets and the liver is enlarged but of normal consistency; patients are often asymptomatic but the condition can progress to hepatitis or cirrhosis if the underlying cause is not removed. read more

Having fat in your liver is normal, but if more than 5 to 10 percent is fat, then it is called fatty liver disease. Fatty liver is quite common and 10 to 20 percent of Americans have too much fat in their liver. Most cases of fatty liver are detected between ages 50 and 60. There are two main types fatty liver disease: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease occurs when your liver has trouble breaking down fats, causing fat to build up in your liver tissue. read more

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