Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Teen's Fatty Liver Leads to Transplant
A 14-year-old boy from Surat, India, had to get a liver transplant because his liver was very sick.
This happened because he had some genes that made it easier for fat to build up in his liver, and he also ate a lot of junk food.
His father gave him part of his liver to save him.
Doctors say that eating healthy and exercising can help prevent this from happening to other kids.
The boy is now recovering at home and will need to take special medicines for the rest of his life, but he can eventually go back to school and live a normal life if he takes care of himself.
A 14-year-old boy from Surat underwent a liver transplant due to advanced fatty liver disease.
The condition was caused by genetic mutations and a diet high in ultra-processed and junk foods.
His father donated the right lobe of his liver for the transplant.
The boy's weight increased to 84 kg due to fluid retention but has since reduced to the low 60s.
Experts emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity to prevent similar cases.
- Who
- A 14-year-old boy from Surat, India
- What
- Underwent a liver transplant due to advanced fatty liver disease
- When
- Transplant occurred a month ago
- Where
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
- Why
- Genetic mutations and unhealthy diet led to severe liver damage
- Patient Age
- 14 years
- Location
- Surat, India
- Hospital
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
- Condition
- Advanced fatty liver disease
- Treatment
- Liver transplant
- Donor
- Father (right lobe)
- Genetic Mutations
- PNPLA3 and GCKR genes
- Dietary Factors
- Ultra-processed and junk foods