Fatty liver occurs when too much fat builds up in liver cells. Although it is normal to have a tiny amount of fat in these cells, the liver is considered fatty if more than 5% of it is fat.
While drinking too much alcohol can lead to fatty liver, in many cases it does not play a role.
A number of fatty liver conditions fall under the broad category of non-alcoholic liver disease which is the most common liver disease in adults and children in Western countries.
Causes:
Excessive consumption of alcohol.
Increased body weight (Obesity).
Rapid loss in weight.
Pregnancy.
Certain cancer chemotherapy drugs.
High levels of triglycerides (fat) in the blood.
Metabolic abnormalities like glycogen storage disease.
Symptoms:
Weakness
Nausea
Feeling of tiredness
Enlarged spleen
Abdominal Swelling
Loss of weight or poor appetite
