Fatty liver disease, also called NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) and NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) is a common disease of the liver. It is caused by truncal obesity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and hypertension. Together, all of these disorders is called metabolic syndrome.
In a select group of patients, fatty liver can progress to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, and the possible need for liver transplant.
Fatty liver can be treated with weight loss, diet, and exercise. In select cases, the damage to the liver can be reversed. Fatty liver disease needs to be taken seriously, and not ignored. If you have been diagnosed with fatty liver, it requires attention.
To make an appointment with Dr. Galati and his colleagues, call 713-794-0700, or visit the web at www.texasliver.com.
