Risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease include obesity, hyperlipidemia (high triglycerides and high cholesterol), and type II diabetes. Appropriate and timely management may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Most people do not experience any symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. If symptoms do occur, they can include:
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain in the upper right side
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can be diagnosed using:
- Blood tests
- CT scans
- MRIs
- Liver biopsies
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