Fatty liver - nonalcoholic

Fatty liver disease; Steatotic liver disease; Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; NASH; MASH; Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the buildup of fat in the liver that is not caused by drinking too much alcohol. People who have it do not have a history of heavy drinking. NAFLD is usually but not always related to being overweight.

For many people, NAFLD causes no symptoms or problems. A more severe form of the disease is called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH can cause cirrhosis and liver failure. It can also cause liver cancer.

Liver

The liver serves a wide variety of body functions, including detoxifying blood and producing bile that aids in digestion.

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