What Is a Fatty Liver?
9. Risk Factors
Many cases of NAFL are found to be in people who are obese. Suffering insulin resistance, type II diabetes, and high cholesterol can also contribute. Carrying a large amount of belly fat also places a person at greater risk. These are factors that can often reverse the effects of a fatty liver if acted on early. Making healthier lifestyle changes can be a big help.
Other risk factors also include women who are pregnant and those that suffer polycystic ovary syndrome. Those with a history of hepatitis C infections are also at risk. Genetics may also play a role as those with family members that have suffered the condition are also likely to develop the same.
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