Fatty liver is a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver. Although it may not show symptoms initially, if not treated on time, it can lead to fatal conditions such as liver cirrhosis. The main causes are:
Excessive alcohol consumption (AFLD): Fatty liver caused by alcohol is very common. Alcohol damages the cells in the liver and hinders its ability to remove fat.
Improper diet (NAFLD): Fatty liver is increasing today even in non-alcoholics. Excessive consumption of flour, sugar, junk food, and carbonated drinks causes fat to accumulate in the liver.
Obesity and lack of exercise: When you gain weight, fat also accumulates in the liver cells. Lack of sufficient physical activity reduces metabolism and increases the amount of fat in the liver.
Diabetes and insulin resistance: People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop fatty liver. When the body’s insulin doesn’t work properly, the liver starts to absorb fat from the blood.
High cholesterol: High levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood directly affect liver health.
