Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
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Description
The build-up of extra fat in the liver cells that is not caused by alcohol is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Fatty liver often has no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include fatigue, weakness, nausea, and abdominal pain. If NAFLD causes the liver to swell, it may result in scarring (cirrhosis), and over time could even lead to liver cancer or liver failures.
Even though there are no specific treatments for NAFLD, maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet, together with regular exercise and avoiding alcohol, may work to prevent NAFLD.
Sources of Additional Information
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Fatty Liver Disease
- (An overview of NAFLD, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and risks.)
- American Liver Foundation
- NAFLD
- (An overview of NAFLD, its risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.)
