Digestive System Non-alcoholic fatty liver
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -All women were diagnosed with hepatic steatosis via ultrasonography. Ultrasonographic findings included the presence of diffuse increases in echogenicity of liver parynchyma characterized by the absence of hyperechoic walls of portal vein radicals and absence of a proper interface between the diaphragm and liver. -All postmenopausal women demonstrated mild hepatomegaly (liver size >16-18 cm) -They had been in menopause >3 years. - Age range of women was between 50 to 60 years. -All women demonstrated a BMI >30 kg/m2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for postmenopausal women included: --Hypothyroidism Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) Kidney disease Diabetes Secondary causes of liver disease including ethanol abuse, drugs promoting hepatic steatosis Various surgical procedures enhancing NAFLD Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or antidiabetic medications.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight, Body mass index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| lipids including triglycerides, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, triglycerides;liver size;Serum estradiol level | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Department of Physical Therapy for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University