Steatosis

Am I at risk of NAFLD?

You're at an increased risk of NAFLD if you:

are obese or overweight particularly if you have a lot of fat around your waist (an "apple-like" body shape)
have type 2 diabetes
have high blood pressure
have high cholesterol
are over the age of 50
smoke

However, NAFLD has been diagnosed in people without any of these risk factors, including young children.

Although it's very similar to alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) , NAFLD isn't caused by drinking too much alcohol.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Read about the symptoms, causes and types of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat within the liver cells.

Stages of NAFLD

NAFLD develops in four main stages. Most people will only everdevelop the first stage, usually without realising it. In small number of cases itcan progress and eventually lead to liver damage if not

Am I at risk of NAFLD?

You're at an increased risk of NAFLD if you: are obese or overweight particularly if you have a lot of fat around your waist (an "apple-like" body shape) have type 2 diabetes have high blood pre

Symptoms ofNAFLD

There aren't usually any symptoms of NAFLD in the early stages. You probably won't know you have it unless it's diagnosed during tests carried out for another reason. Occasionally, people with NASH o

Treatment for NAFLD

Most people with NAFLD won't develop any serious problems, but if you're diagnosed with the condition it's a good idea to take steps to stop it getting any worse. There's currently no specific medica

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