Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
April, 20th, 2023
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The cause of NAFLD is uncertain. Risk factors include obesity, gastric bypass surgery, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Overview
Most people have no symptoms. Others may experience fatigue, pain, or weight loss. Sometimes, inflammation and scarring (cirrhosis) occur, causing liver failure or cancer.
Symptoms
No standard treatment exists. Instead, doctors will treat the underlying condition, such as obesity.
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