The most common cause of chronic liver disease. Usually causes no symptoms. Can progress to liver cirrhosis

Fatty liver is an extremely common condition usually detected incidentally on an ultrasound scan. It develops in individuals who are overweight, and in those with diabetics. Even people with mild obesity and especially abdominal obesity are prone to develop fatty liver. Fatty liver is also common in those with metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Even children who get overweight due to lack of physical activity and improper diet high in carbohydrates and fat are prone to develop fatty liver. Fatty liver, if left untreated, can progress to advanced forms of liver disease such as liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Advanced forms of fatty liver disease is also a risk factor for liver cancer. To know about fatty liver disease, click on the following links.