Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Also called: NAFLD
The accumulation of liver fat in people who drink little or no alcohol.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
The cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is unknown. Risk factors include obesity, gastric bypass surgery, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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