NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) occurs when excess fat builds up in your liver cells without significant alcohol use. It can range from simple steatosis (fat accumulation) to NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), which carries a higher risk of fibrosis and cirrhosis. Early detection and intervention can help prevent long-term liver damage.
In early stages, NAFLD often causes no noticeable symptoms. As the disease progresses, you may experience:
NAFLD develops when your liver stores more fat than it can burn. Key contributing factors include:
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NAFLD is diagnosed through blood tests, ultrasound, FibroScan, and sometimes a liver biopsy to assess liver health and rule out other conditions.
Yes. Weight loss, an improved diet, and regular physical activity can often reverse early-stage NAFLD and reduce liver fat.
NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) includes inflammation and liver cell damage in addition to fat buildup, whereas NAFLD may involve fat accumulation alone.
The Fib-4 calculator is a non-invasive tool that estimates liver scarring by combining age, AST, ALT, and platelet count from your blood tests.
Yes. The Mediterranean diet-rich in vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats-supports liver health and can help reduce liver fat.
Common risk factors include obesity, type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance, high cholesterol or triglycerides, poor diet, low physical activity, certain medications, and family history of liver disease.
Not always. Many cases of NAFLD are assessed with blood tests and imaging. A biopsy is reserved for more complex or unclear cases to confirm inflammation and scarring.
Liver monitoring is typically recommended every 6 to 12 months, depending on your disease severity and your doctor's guidance.
Yes. NAFLD is increasingly diagnosed in children and adolescents, especially in those with obesity or metabolic risk factors.
GastroDoxs in Cypress has board-certified liver experts specializing in NAFLD care, offering personalized diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support.
