In this guide
Fatty liver is common in India and is often linked with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, alcohol intake or metabolic risk. Many patients have no symptoms, so reports and risk assessment matter.
Key Takeaways
- Diabetes or insulin resistance
- Overweight or obesity
- High triglycerides or cholesterol
- Alcohol use
- Sedentary lifestyle
Common causes
Fatty liver can happen when fat builds up in liver cells. It may progress silently in some patients.
- Diabetes or insulin resistance
- Overweight or obesity
- High triglycerides or cholesterol
- Alcohol use
- Sedentary lifestyle
Symptoms and warning signs
Many patients are diagnosed on ultrasound or abnormal liver function tests. Some may have fatigue, heaviness in the right upper abdomen or bloating.
- Raised SGPT/SGOT
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- Diabetes with liver risk
- Jaundice, swelling or low platelets need specialist review
Tests used for evaluation
A liver specialist may advise liver function tests, viral markers, sugar and lipid tests, ultrasound and FibroScan to assess stiffness and fat-related risk.
Treatment approach
Treatment depends on cause and severity. Weight loss, diet, exercise, diabetes control, alcohol avoidance and follow-up testing are commonly important.