What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. Most patients have no or few symptoms. Infrequently, patients may complain of fatigue, malaise, and dull right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort.
How do members experience non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease*
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Who has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 40 | |
| 30s | 77 | |
| 40s | 162 | |
| 50s | 315 | |
| 60s | 280 | |
| 70+ | 128 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 240 | |
| Female | 744 |
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