00:00 10/09/2025
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common among young adults in the United States. About 25-38% of the adult population is estimated to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) globally, and the numbers are rising. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, as fatty liver could progress to severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, and in worst cases, may require a liver transplant. Catching the signs early can prevent these and also help to reverse the condition. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a board-certified Gastroenterologist based in California and trained at Stanford and Harvard, has now explained about eight warning signs of fatty liver that should not be ignored. Take a look.