5 warning signs of fatty liver disease you shouldn't ignore

There are two main types of fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic and alcoholic.

Published on: Nov 19, 2022 2:35 PM IST

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Fatty liver, also known as steatosis, is a condition caused by having too much fat build up in your liver. but when fat reaches 5% to 10% of your liver’s weight, it becomes a cause of concern. There are four stages of fatty liver - simple fatty liver, Steatohepatitis, Fibrosis and Cirrhosis. Here are a few signs that you shouldn't ignore. (Pexels)

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Jaundice: If the disease progresses then you can suffer from jaundice which is caused due to altered liver function and excess accumulation of bilirubin under the skin. (Unsplash)

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Swollen Belly: If you drink a lot of alcohol and have a swollen tummy then you should consider visiting a doctor since this could be ascites, one of the signs of fatty liver disease. (Unsplash)

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Abdominal Pain: Fatty liver can cause abdominal discomforts, such as cramping or nausea. The pain is usually caused in the upper right side of the abdomen. (Unsplash)

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Bleeding easily: Other symptoms may include bruising or bleeding easily, including nosebleeds. (Unsplash)

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Loss of appetite: People with fatty liver usually do not have any symptoms until it reaches the last stage - cirrhosis. Weight loss and loss of appetite are the two other symptoms of fatty liver. (Unsplash)