What Is Hepatic Steatosis?
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Hepatic steatosis is a term used to refer to any type of liver disease that is not caused by alcohol consumption. The condition is the result of too much fat stored in the liver’s cells. It is often referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The incidents of NAFLD are on the rise around the world, especially in westernized nations. Approximately a quarter of the U.S. population has the disease, making it the most prevalent form of liver disease in the country.
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1. What Are the Causes of NAFLD?
Hepatic steatosis is linked to a number of factors, but scientists do not know the exact causes of the disease. Not everyone who has the same set of factors develops the disease. NAFLD is linked to obesity and high blood sugar levels. It is also associated with high levels of triglycerides, which is a type of fat, in the blood and insulin resistance.
When these conditions exist, people seem more likely to accumulate fat in the liver cells. Furthermore, for some people, the fat deposits lead to liver inflammation, indicating that the fat is also a toxin for those individuals.
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