Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the build up of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat, however, if more than 5-10% of the liver's weight is fat, then it is called a fatty liver (steatosis).
Any patient with one or more of the following risk factors is at a greater risk for developing fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease does not have symptoms, making risk factors even more helpful in determining who should get screened.
Type 2 Diabetes
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
BMI > 30
Of Hispanic Ethnicity
Post-menopausal females
Obesity
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