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What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
As per the NHS, NAFLD has four stages, with the first and least severe stage being known as ‘simple fatty liver’, which is a build-up of fat in the liver cells.
Still, it can potentially become dangerous if the disease progresses.
‘Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)’ is a more serious form of the disease and occurs when the liver is inflamed as a result of the build-up of fat.
The next stage is liver damage, known as cirrhosis, as well as liver can:ce:r and liver failure. The British Liver Trust explains that some factors increase the risk of MASLD.
These include:
– Being overweight or obese
– A high waist measurement
– Type 2 diabetes
– A diet with too many unhealthy foods and drinks
– Low levels of physical activity
– High blood lipids, such as cholesterol
– High blood pressure
– Other conditions linked to insulin resistance, such as polycystic ovary syndrome
What are the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
“There are often no specific symptoms, even if the disease is at a later stage. You may not show any symptoms for many years,” the British Liver Trust explain.
“MASLD, also known as NAFLD, is estimated to affect up to 1 in 5 people in the UK. Rates are increasing with rising levels of obesity. Although most cases of MASLD are linked to excess weight, you can develop the disease if you have a healthy weight.”
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