A healthy liver always contains a small amount of fat. But when fat build-up reaches over 5% of your liver's weight, it becomes a problem. Fatty Liver Disease or Steatotic Liver Disease is the condition of excessive fat build-up in the liver. It is a growing concern globally. Healthcare providers classify FLD based on its causes and the conditions associated with it. Let’s discuss the causes and the different types of fatty liver disease.
What are the Types of Fatty Liver Disease?
Different types of fatty liver disease include:
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) are of two types. First, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL) occurs when the liver collects too much fat without any inflammation. Second, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) begins with NAFL but causes inflammation in the liver, which might lead to lasting damage.
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD)happens when you drink too much alcohol. This makes the liver struggle to produce new cells to replace the ones that die after filtering out alcohol.
- Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) is a severe but rare condition that usually happens during pregnancy. It involves a sudden gathering of fat in the liver, which can be dangerous for both the mother and the unborn baby.
- Hereditary Fatty Liver Disease happens when genes change, like Wilson's disease or alpha-1antitrypsin deficiency. It leads to fat build-up in the liver.
- Drug-Induced Fatty Liver Diseasecan occur due to medicines or drugs.
Conclusion
Fatty liver disease comes in different types and is a significant health problem worldwide. Knowing these different kinds and their causes is important for targeted treatment. Early detection and lifestyle modifications are important to stop this health issue from worsening. Health insurance helps with medical expenses like yearly diagnostic tests, doctor consultations, and treatment options.
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