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MASLD, metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A buildup of fat in the liver not caused by alcohol, linked to weight, diabetes and metabolic health.
What it is
NAFLD/MASLD can progress to inflammation and scarring. Lifestyle change is the main treatment.
Signs people often notice
- •Often no symptoms
- •Tiredness
- •Right-sided discomfort
- •Found on scans
Who it affects
Very common in people with overweight, type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Questions worth asking your clinician
- ?How is my liver?
- ?What lifestyle changes help?
- ?How often should I be scanned?
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