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How to recognize signs of nonalcoholic liver disease

Dr. Abinash Achkekar explains that nonalcoholic liver disease often shows no early symptoms and is found through routine blood tests or belly scans.
This disease results from excess fat buildup in the liver and mostly affects overweight adults, especially those with diabetes or high cholesterol.
In advanced stages, individuals may develop jaundice affecting the skin and eyes, abdominal enlargement, skin irritation, weakness, nausea, or discomfort in the upper right portion of the abdomen.
Approximately one in four U.S. Adults have this common liver disease, and Achkekar states that weight loss is the primary recommended treatment, while some cases may require medication or surgery.
Therefore, Achkekar advises people with diabetes or high cholesterol to request liver disease testing even if they feel well to help identify and manage the condition early.

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