Fatty Liver Disease

• Who is at higher risk?+−

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  Obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, and sedentary lifestyle raise risk. Alcohol is a separate steatosis pathway. Many people have no symptoms.

  • Obesity and diabetes
  • Insulin resistance
  • Alcohol excess
• Symptoms and diagnosis+−

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  Often silent; fatigue or mild right-upper discomfort may appear. Ultrasound is a frequent first finding; enzymes may rise. Elastography, MR, or biopsy may follow if fibrosis is suspected.

• What helps?+−

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  Weight loss, Mediterranean-style eating, exercise, glycemic and lipid control, and limiting alcohol. Medications are considered in selected cases. HCC surveillance matters if NASH cirrhosis develops.

• Why fibrosis staging matters+−

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  The degree of scarring—not just fat—drives long-term risk. Scores such as FIB-4 and elastography guide whether hepatology referral is needed.

More chapters in this hub

• Liver Cysts

  Simple vs complex cysts — when observation is enough

• Hydatid Cyst

  Echinococcosis — albendazole, PAIR, and surgery

• Liver Disease Diagnosis

  How clinicians confirm the problem and stage the next steps

• Liver Tumors

  Tumors — explained for shared decision-making

• Colorectal liver metastases

  When colon or rectal cancer has spread to the liver

• Liver Disease Treatment

  How treatment options are matched to risk, stage, and goals

• Viral Hepatitis

  Hepatitis B and C — chronic care

• Liver Abscess

  Fever, drainage, and antibiotics

• FNH and Adenoma

  Benign solid liver lesions

• Liver Hemangioma

  Common benign vascular tumor

• Cirrhosis

  Chronic injury and complications

• Variceal Bleeding

  Portal hypertension emergency