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Nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in the developed world.
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It is a spectrum of disease, ranging from hepatic fat accumulation without inflammation to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease.
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Heavy drinking makes you more likely to get it.
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Some individuals with NAFLD can develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an aggressive form of fatty liver disease, which is marked by liver inflammation and may progress to advanced scarring (cirrhosis) and liver failure.
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Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis and is caused by the storage of extra fat in the liver.
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To prevent or reverse fatty liver disease, people should eat a healthy diet, limit their alcohol intake, and exercise regularly.
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Fatty liver disease means you have extra fat in your liver . You might hear your doctor call it hepatic steatosis.
Heavy drinking makes you more likely to get it. Over time, too much alcohol leads to a buildup of fat inside your liver cells. This makes it harder for your liver to work
Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis) - WebMD
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Nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in the developed world.
It is a spectrum of disease, ranging from hepatic fat accumulation without inflammation to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease.
Hepatic steatosis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ
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Some individuals with NAFLD can develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an aggressive form of fatty liver disease, which is marked by liver inflammation and may progress to advanced scarring (cirrhosis) and liver failure. This damage is similar to the damage caused by heavy alcohol use.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - Symptoms and causes
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Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem.
Your liver is the second largest organ in your body.
Fatty Liver: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
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Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by the storage of extra fat in the liver. Most people have no symptoms, and it doesn't cause serious problems for them. To prevent or reverse fatty liver disease, people should eat a healthy diet, limit their alcohol intake, and exercise regularly.
Fatty Liver Disease: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Types & Prevention
clevelandclinic.org
Hepatic steatosis, also known as fatty liver disease, is becoming increasingly common in the United States, as well as on a global scale. To effectively prevent and reverse fatty liver…
What Is Hepatic Steatosis? | Fatty Liver Disease
fattyliverdisease.com
Fatty liver disease ( FLD ), also known as hepatic steatosis , is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver . [1] Often there are no or few symptoms.…
Fatty liver disease - Wikipedia
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