Fatty+Liver+Disease

//Western Diagnosis// xs accumulation of lipid in hepatocytes - most common response of liver to injury

Etiology
1. Cystic fibrosis, inborn errors of metabolism, Wilson’s disease, hemochromatosis (excess iron buildup), vit. A toxicity, obesity, Diabetes, malnutrition, chemicals, drugs

Signs & Symptoms
1. often non-tender, asx hepatomegaly 2. can present with RUQ pain, tenderness, jaundice

Treatment
1. eliminate cause 2. anti-inflammatories, anti-inflammatory diet

NAFLD - non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
most commonly caused by obesity (metabolic syndrome) estimated 24% of the world's population is estimated to have NAFLD 74% of obese individuals. approximately 35% of the US population is estimated to have NAFLD