BackPublished on June 13, 2017
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
The accumulation of liver fat in people who drink little or no alcohol.
Overview
The cause of NAFLD is uncertain. Risk factors include obesity, gastric bypass surgery, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms
Most people have no symptoms. Others may experience fatigue, pain, or weight loss. Sometimes, inflammation and scarring (cirrhosis) occur, causing liver failure or cancer.
Treatments
No standard treatment exists. Instead, doctors will treat the underlying condition, such as obesity.