Other types of fatty liver disease can be caused by other factors
For example, some women develop a type of fatty liver disease during pregnancy. This is known as acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy. In most cases, liver function returns to normal after the mother gives birth. (2)
Symptoms of fatty liver disease
Asymptomatic fatty liver disease is often discovered during a routine examination. In fact, most people have no symptoms at all, so the disease may already be well advanced by the time it is finally diagnosed. However, the most common symptoms of fatty liver disease include (3):
Fatigue
Abdominal pain or discomfort
A general feeling of unease
Weakness
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
There are two main types of fatty liver disease:
Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD): AFLD is caused by excessive alcohol consumption and is the most common type of fatty liver disease.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): NAFLD is more common than AFLD and is associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
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