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Fatty liver disease, also called hepatic steatosis, happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. When this occurs, it's called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).*

Several risk factors could lead to NAFLD, including:

• Genetics
• High cholesterol
• Insulin resistance or Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity or weight gain

*Recently, the medical community has updated the terminology around fatty liver disease:

• Fatty liver disease is now called steatotic liver disease
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
• Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

People who have MASLD and increased alcohol use are now identified as having MetALD

If you’re diagnosed with fatty liver disease, your doctor will work with you to create a treatment plan.

Your plan may include:

• Avoiding or limiting alcohol
• Clinical trials
• Dietary changes
• Lifestyle modification counseling
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Medication
• Nutrition counseling

Further interventions or referrals may be necessary if your condition continues to progress or you develop complications.

If you need care for fatty liver disease or are concerned about your liver health, don't wait. Our highly skilled and compassionate experts are here to help. We accept self-referrals to our fatty liver disease clinics in Orlando and Winter Garden, which means you don't need a referral from your primary care provider to get treatment.