Overview

Fat accumulation in liver often linked with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and lifestyle factors.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary by patient and may include pain, bloating, vomiting, bowel habit changes, bleeding, jaundice or weight loss.

Causes

Causes may include infection, inflammation, lifestyle factors, autoimmune disease, gallstones, metabolic disease or structural abnormalities.

Prevention

Weight control, regular exercise, metabolic screening and follow-up are important.