Nutritionist Hafsa Ali

Fatty liver disease is when excess fat builds up in the liver. Here's the lowdown:

*Types:*
1. _NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)_: Not caused by drinking too much alcohol.
2. _ASH (Alcoholic Steatohepatitis)_: Caused by excessive drinking.

*Causes:*
- Obesity
- Insulin resistance
- High cholesterol
- Poor diet
- Lack of exercise
- Genetics

*Symptoms:*
- Often none in early stages
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain (upper right side)

*Complications:*
- Inflammation (steatohepatitis)
- Scarring (cirrhosis)
- Liver cancer

*Management:*
- Lose weight (if overweight)
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a balanced diet (less sugar, saturated fats)
- Limit alcohol
- Manage diabetes, cholesterol