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Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease (FLD), also known as steatosis and steatotic liver disease (SLD), is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. Often there are no or few symptoms. Occasionally there may be tiredness or pain in the upper right side of the . may include , liver cancer, and varices.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·None, tiredness, pain in the upper right side of the
Causes — why it happens
- ·Alcohol, ,
Treatment
- ·Avoiding alcohol, weight loss
Complications
- ·, liver cancer, varices
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