Fatty liver disease (non alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) is becoming an increasingly common disease in Australia. It is often associated with increased weight, diabetes and other metabolic risk factors. As fatty liver disease progresses, inflammation (steatohepatitis) may occur. If this inflammation continues for a period of time, scarring (fibrosis) can occur. Fibrosis can progress from mild to severe. In its most severe form, cirrhosis occurs. Fatty liver and its com

You or your family member may have been diagnosed with fatty liver (aka NAFLD non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Here are 10 facts you didn't know about this disease. 1. NAFLD is becoming the most common cause of liver disease worldwide 2. NAFLD related complications are becoming leading causes for liver transplantation 3. Although NAFLD is most commonly associated with increased weight and diabetes, slim/lean people can also develop NAFLD 4. Most common cause of death from