There are two main types: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is unrelated to alcohol consumption, and alcoholic fatty liver disease, caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
The former is the most common and is usually associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and a sedentary lifestyle.
In the early stages, fatty liver disease may not cause any discomfort.
However, in more advanced cases, some people experience fatigue, discomfort in the upper right abdomen, and liver inflammation.
If the condition progresses without treatment, it can develop into nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer.
