Fatty Liver

 Fatty liver occurs when too much fat builds up in liver cells. Although it is normal to have a tiny amount of fat in these cells, the liver is considered fatty if more than 5% of it is fat. While drinking too much alcohol can lead to fatty liver, in many cases it does not play a role. Major risk factors include obesity and type 2 diabetes, though it's also associated with excessive alcohol consumption. It usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they include fatigue, weight loss and abdominal pain. Treatment involves reducing the risk factors such as obesity through a diet and exercise programmer. It is generally a benign condition, but in a minority of patients, it can progress to liver failure. Simple fatty liver typically does not get bad enough to cause liver damage or complications. Inflammation and liver cell damage can cause fibrosis, or scarring, of the liver. NASH may lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.  

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