Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis.
It happens when fat builds up in theliver.
Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem.
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MASLD is usually preventable and is linked to obesity, key in 2 diabetes, and diet.
Early-stage fatty liver disease can often be reversed withlifestyle changes.
What Does the Liver Do?
The liver is a large reddish-brown digestive organ that sits on the right side of your abdomen.
It plays critical roles in digestion and maintaining overall health.
Among the jobs of the liver:
The liver commonly repairs itself when its cells become damaged.
Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms
In its early stages, fatty liver disease usually does not have symptoms.
A pregnant person experiencing any of these symptoms must be evaluated and managed immediately.
Most people recover completely post-delivery.
Many of the risks of MASLD can be addressed with changes to lifestyle choices.
Your healthcare provider will ask about your medical history including alcohol intake, and your weight and diet.
Fatty liver disease is diagnosed when more than 5% of the weight of the liver is fat.
While certain nutritional supplements have shown promise in the treatment of fatty liver, more research is needed.
Rezdiffra is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for MASH.
Rezdiffra works to decrease liver scarring and should be used along with diet and exercise.
AFLD
The primary treatment for alcoholic fatty liver disease is to stop drinking alcohol.
Therapists are available who can help, or you’re free to participate in an alcohol recovery program.
You may wonder how serious your condition is and how long you have until your condition islife-threatening.
So, you are not alone in your struggle with fatty liver.
There are many healthful ways to manage stress.
The most important part is to keep trying.
Regardless of where your health is now, you have small opportunities to improve your health each day.
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