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Fatty liver disease, also known as steatosis or hepatic steatosis, is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. It can be caused by a number of factors, including: 

Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Also known as alcoholic steatohepatitis, this condition is caused by heavy alcohol use. 

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

A common condition in Western countries that's usually associated with being overweight or obese. NAFLD can be caused by high blood sugar, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. 

Fatty liver disease can cause no damage, but it can also lead to serious complications, including:

Inflammation of the liver, called steatohepatitis

Cirrhosis

Liver failure

Liver cancer 

Early-stage fatty liver disease can be detected and managed to reduce the amount of fat in the liver and stop it from getting worse. Lifestyle changes that can help include: 

Eating a healthy plant-based diet 

Exercising at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week 

Maintaining a healthy weight 

Limiting how much fat you eat 

Avoiding foods and drinks with large amounts of sugars 

Avoiding heavy alcohol use 

Quitting smoking 

Fatty Liver Disease - MedlinePlus

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Fatty Liver Disease: Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Types - WebMD

Fatty Liver Disease Self-Care Lifestyle changes can help: Exercise more. Try to be active at least 30 minutes a day most days of t...

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - NHS

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It's usu...

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