Doctors at Medanta-The Medicity have flagged a growing burden of fatty liver disease in Nagaland, warning that changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets and declining physical activity are driving an increase in cases among both young and middle-aged adults.
The Gurugram-based hospital, recently named India’s Best Hospital by Newsweek 2026, said fatty liver disease has emerged as one of the country’s most common liver disorders, affecting an estimated four in ten adults. Medical experts cautioned that the condition often develops silently and can progress to liver inflammation, cirrhosis, liver failure and even liver cancer if left untreated.
Dr. Rajesh Puri, Vice Chairman, Interventional Gastroenterology at Medanta, said the disease is increasingly being diagnosed among non-alcohol consumers, with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, stress, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy food habits emerging as major risk factors. He stressed that early detection and lifestyle modifications such as balanced diets, weight management and regular exercise can help reverse the condition.
Dr. Hitesh Panchal, Associate Consultant, Gastroenterology at Medanta, urged residents to preserve healthy traditional habits while adapting to modern lifestyles responsibly. He highlighted the importance of regular health check-ups, particularly for individuals with diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.
Strengthening its footprint in the Northeast, Medanta has signed anMoU with the Government of Nagaland for accreditation under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and partnered with IDAN and the Department of Youth Resources and Sports to develop a health awareness booklet launched by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in September 2025. Dr. Panchal will consult patients in Dimapur on June 19, while Medanta’s dedicated Northeast helpline offers multilingual assistance for appointments and access to specialised care.
