Fatty liver is liver with buildup of fat in the liver cells. Although it can be benign (i.e. harmless), sometimes it may contribute to the development of more serious liver conditions, such as inflammation (hepatitis) and scarring of liver tissue (cirrhosis).
One of the causes of fatty liver could is alcohol consumption. It can occur with inflammation or liver cell damage. There is also a possibility of getting this problem without alcohol with the main causes being obesity and diabetes. Other causes may include pregnancy and medications such as corticosteroids.
Although fatty liver often produces no symptoms sometimes symptoms like fatigue, malaise or abdominal tenderness could be apparent. When fatty liver develops into a more serious condition, symptoms may include jaundice, weight loss and swelling (edema) in the legs and feet.
Treatment of fatty liver includes abstinence from alcohol losing weight with exercise. However, any cell death or scarring that results from untreated fatty liver disease is permanent and can impair liver function if severe (e.g., cirrhosis). Supplements such as vitamins E and C, milk thistle and omega-3 fatty acids could also help.
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