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Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome – Excess weight increases liver fat.
Type 2 Diabetes & Insulin Resistance – Can cause liver inflammation.
High Cholesterol & Triglycerides – Lead to fatty liver accumulation.
Unhealthy Diet & Sedentary Lifestyle – Processed foods & lack of exercise contribute to NAFLD.
Simple Fatty Liver (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver - NAFL)
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Fibrotic NAFLD
NAFLD-related Cirrhosis
This is the earliest and mildest form of NAFLD, where excess fat accumulates in liver cells without significant inflammation or liver damage.
It is often asymptomatic and may not progress to more severe liver conditions.
A more severe form of NAFLD, where fat accumulation in the liver leads to inflammation and liver cell damage.
NASH increases the risk of fibrosis (scarring) and can progress to more serious liver diseases.
In this stage, continuous liver inflammation leads to fibrosis (scarring of the liver tissue), affecting liver function.
Fibrosis can be mild (early stages) or more advanced, increasing the risk of cirrhosis.
The most advanced stage of NAFLD is where severe fibrosis results in cirrhosis, a condition where liver structure and function are significantly impaired.
This stage increases the risk of liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).
Weight Loss – 5-10% reduction can improve liver health.
Healthy Diet – Low sugar, high-fibre, and Mediterranean diet recommended.
Exercise – At least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
Medication – For diabetes, cholesterol, and liver protection.
Regular Monitoring – To assess liver function and progression.
Yes, lifestyle modifications and medical management under expert supervision can effectively treat NAFLD safely.
Treatment duration varies based on severity. Lifestyle changes show improvement in a few months, while advanced cases require long-term management.
NAFLD itself doesn’t usually cause pain, but some patients experience mild discomfort in the upper right abdomen.
Yes, early-stage NAFLD can be reversed through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Untreated NAFLD can progress to NASH, liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or even liver failure.
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