Fatty Liver Disease-A Review Fauzi Nur Qistina Binti Ahmad1, Vishnupriya V2, Gayathri R.3 1Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Year I), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, No. 162, PH Road, Chennai-600077 2Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, No.162, PH Road, Chennai-600077 3Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, No. 162, PH Road, Chennai-600077 Corresponding Author E-mail:
Online published on 12 January, 2017. Abstract The aim of this review is to compile information regarding liver disease and the causes of this disorder. The main objective is not only to determine but also to review the characteristics, causes, and remedies for fatty liver disease specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In most cases, fatty liver disease, is detected in people between ages 40 and 60. It includes many types and conditions. The other name; steatosis, describes the buildup of fat in the liver. Although it is normal to have some fat in the liver, more than 5 to 10 percent of the liver weight is fat in the case of fatty liver. By going through various available literatures regarding the topic, the characteristics, causes, as well as the treatment plan is obtained. By knowing about the types and causes of fatty liver disorder, a better form of understanding can be established and various treatment plan can also be implemented. Top |