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fatty liver definition - #13885

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I am always kinda confused about this whole fatty liver definition thing. A few months ago, I went for a routine check-up because I felt a bit bloated and tired all the time. The doctor mentioned “fatty liver” during my ultrasound, but he didn't really explain the fatty liver definition to me in detail. After that, I started looking it up online, and honestly, it just made things more overwhelming! Like, why is there fat in the liver anyway? I thought the liver was supposed to be healthy. When I read about the fatty liver definition, I saw that it can happen due to various reasons like obesity, diabetes or even drinking too much alcohol. I didn’t think I was at risk because I’m decently healthy, or at least I feel like I am! But, now I’m learning about how it can be asymptomatic, which makes it even scarier! I guess I want to know what exactly the fatty liver definition should include and if there's a specific category of people more affected by this? Also, can lifestyle changes really help? Would losing some weight help in reversing it or is this something I should be more worried about? Taking meds or just diet, what’s the real scoop on managing this fatty liver situation?

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