Fatty liver disease, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is on the rise, especially in Western countries. This condition, often unnoticed at first, can develop into serious complications if not detected in time. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a renowned Harvard-educated gastroenterologist, uses his contacts to warn about the early signs of this often overlooked disease.
What is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Despite what the name might suggest, this disease has nothing to do with excessive alcohol consumption. It is an abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver, associated with metabolic disorders such as:
- Overweight
- Unbalanced diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Type 2 diabetes
