Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem.
Fatty liver can progress through four stages, including:
Simple fatty liver: There’s a buildup of excess fat in the liver. Simple fatty liver is largely harmless if it doesn’t progress.
Steatohepatitis: In addition to excess fat, there’s also inflammation in the liver.
Fibrosis: Persistent inflammation in the liver has now caused scarring. However, the liver can still generally function normally.
Cirrhosis: Scarring of the liver has become widespread, impairing the liver’s ability to function. This is the most severe stage and is irreversible.
Symptoms
Abdominal swelling (ascites)
Enlarged blood vessels just beneath the skin's surface.
Enlarged spleen.
Red palms.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
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