Fatty liver disease: causes, symptoms, treatment

If you experience these symptoms, consult a doctor for a liver function test.

The main causes of fatty liver disease are
: Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD): caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): linked to a sedentary lifestyle, an unbalanced diet, obesity, or diabetes.

NAFLD is particularly concerning because it now affects 1 in 4 adults worldwide and can progress to cirrhosis if left untreated.

Signs that should alert you

Hepatic steatosis is often asymptomatic, but certain signs should alert you:

Persistent fatigue;
abdominal pain or discomfort (right side, under the ribs);
bloating and indigestion;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes in advanced cases);
loss of appetite and nausea

If you experience these symptoms, consult a doctor for a liver function test.

The main causes of fatty liver disease are
: Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD): caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): linked to a sedentary lifestyle, an unbalanced diet, obesity, or diabetes.

NAFLD is particularly concerning because it now affects 1 in 4 adults worldwide and can progress to cirrhosis if left untreated.

Signs that should alert you

Hepatic steatosis is often asymptomatic, but certain signs should alert you:

Persistent fatigue;
abdominal pain or discomfort (right side, under the ribs);
bloating and indigestion;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes in advanced cases);
loss of appetite and nausea