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If you prefer to talk on the phone please let me know beforehand.Hello! Yes fatty liver can cause a rise in liver enzymesthere are two distinct liver conditions that can be related to fatty liver: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).NAFLD is a condition in which there is an accumulation of fat in the liver cells that is not caused by alcohol consumption. It is often associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Most people with NAFLD have simple fatty liver, which does not usually progress to more severe liver disease.On the other hand, NASH is a more severe form of NAFLD in which inflammation and liver cell damage occur, in addition to the accumulation of fat in the liver cells. This can lead to scarring of the liver tissue (fibrosis) and, eventually, cirrhosis
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If you prefer to talk on the phone please let me know beforehand.Hello! Yes fatty liver can cause a rise in liver enzymesthere are two distinct liver conditions that can be related to fatty liver: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).NAFLD is a condition in which there is an accumulation of fat in the liver cells that is not caused by alcohol consumption. It is often associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Most people with NAFLD have simple fatty liver, which does not usually progress to more severe liver disease.On the other hand, NASH is a more severe form of NAFLD in which inflammation and liver cell damage occur, in addition to the accumulation of fat in the liver cells. This can lead to scarring of the liver tissue (fibrosis) and, eventually, cirrhosis
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