Fatty Liver Disease
Accumulation of fat in liver cells, strongly associated with obesity.
Plain English
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Fatty liver happens when excess fat builds up in your liver cells. It is very common in people who are overweight. The good news: weight loss can reverse fatty liver, often completely.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is hepatic steatosis in the absence of significant alcohol consumption. It affects up to 40% of the Singapore population and is closely linked to obesity and insulin resistance.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
NAFLD can progress to NASH, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Weight loss of 7-10% is the only proven treatment to reduce liver fat and inflammation.
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Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.
