Through Thick and Thin | Episode 1: What Is Fatty Liver Disease?

Описание: This is the first episode in our two-part 'Through Thick and Thin' series. If you’ve ever heard someone casually mention having a “fatty liver” and brushed it off — this episode might change the way you think about it.

In this episode of The Vital Sign podcast, Afiq sits down with Dr Loong to uncover the truth about one of the body’s most overlooked yet vital organs — the liver. Fatty liver disease has been called a “silent epidemic,” and for good reason.

With Malaysia ranking high in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome rates, this isn’t just a global issue — it’s one happening right here at home. We break down what fatty liver disease really is, why it’s becoming so common, and how it progresses if left untreated.

Episode Overview
• Why fatty liver disease is being called a “silent epidemic”
• The difference between metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease
• The four stages of liver deterioration — from healthy liver to cirrhosis
• Why fatty liver disease is more common than many Malaysians realise
• Key risk factors including obesity, diabetes, alcohol consumption, and viral hepatitis

Credits
The Vital Sign podcast is a production of Renegade Radio with support from Abbott Laboratories in Malaysia. It was produced by Senior Producer Kelvin Tay and Producer Raghinie Ravi, hosted by Afiq Kamarudin, written by Alyssa Pong Le Ann and Arnaldan Bryan Henry, and edited by Dickson Cheah.

The content was fact-checked by the Abbott Medical Affairs Team.