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What is NAFLD?
What is NAFLD?
NAFLD is a build-up of fat in the liver. About 2 to 3 people in every 10 have this condition. Even young children can have NAFLD. In most people it is not harmful, but sometimes it can get worse, causing the liver to scar (fibrosis). In a small number of people, it can lead to cirrhosis (advanced scarring of the liver). This can cause the liver to stop working completely.
Having NAFLD can make you more likely to develop diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease. If you already have diabetes, NAFLD means you are more likely to have heart problems.