Chronic
Fatty Liver
Excess fat stored in liver cells, often silent early on and closely linked with metabolic health.
Overview
Fatty liver disease means a build-up of fat within liver cells. It is frequently found on routine ultrasound and is closely tied to weight, insulin resistance, lipid levels and alcohol intake.
Early fatty liver is often reversible. Sustained changes to diet, activity and metabolic markers — reviewed alongside constitutional treatment — can restore normal liver texture and enzyme levels over months.
Causes & triggers
- Overweight and central obesity
- Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- High triglycerides and cholesterol
- Alcohol intake
- Certain medications and rapid weight loss
Common symptoms
- Often no symptoms in the early stages
- Fatigue and a general sense of heaviness
- Dull ache or fullness in the upper right abdomen
- Raised liver enzymes on routine blood tests
- In advanced disease: swelling, jaundice or easy bruising
Prevention & self-care
- Aim for gradual, steady weight reduction rather than crash dieting
- Cut refined sugar, fructose-heavy drinks and fried food
- Exercise at least 150 minutes a week
- Repeat liver enzymes and ultrasound as advised
When to see a doctor
Get reviewed for jaundice, abdominal swelling, vomiting blood, or liver enzymes that keep rising on repeat tests.
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