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What is fatty liver disease?
Fatty liver disease is when you have too much fat in your liver. It is common in the United States -about 1 in 10 people have fatty liver. A more serious form of fatty liver disease is called ''NASH,'' which stands for ''Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis'' and causes damage to the liver.
How can I tell if I have fatty liver disease?
You will not feel any symptoms of fatty liver disease. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver. You may also get an ultrasound of your liver to see how much fat there is. Rarely, a biopsy is done to look at a very small piece of your liver.
Why do I have fatty liver disease?
How can I make my fatty liver disease better?
There are no medicines to cure fatty liver disease. You
can lower the fat in your liver when you:
• Lose weight, with a goal of losing 2 pounds a week
• Exercise daily
• Take medicines as directed by your doctor, especially if you have high blood sugar or high cholesterol
• Do not drink alcohol
Will my fatty liver disease get worse?
Fatty liver does not usually get worse with time. Rarely, people who have fatty liver for many years can develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is serious damage to the liver that can cause liver failure.
This document is intended to provide health related information so that you may be better informed. It is not a substitute for your doctor’s medical advice and should not be relied upon for treatment for specific medical conditions.
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