Symptoms
MASLD develops slowly, over many years.
Symptoms that you may experience if you have MASLD include:
Some of these effects are not very noticeable.
Often, people who have fatty liver do not have symptoms until the condition progresses and liver failure occurs.
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The symptoms that can be associated with MASLD are more common in MASH.
Fibrosis (thickening of the liver tissue) then ensues.
The liver damage of MASLD is virtually identical to the liver damage seen in alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Impaired Liver Function
The liver is the largest internal organ in your body.
When MASLD interferes with your liver function, health problems can result.
Diagnosis
Fatty liver is often detected incidentally before any symptoms occur.
You may have an abdominal imaging test for another reason, and it can show an enlarged liver.
Sometimes MASLD is detected during an unrelated surgical procedure of the abdomen.
Your surgeon may notice that your liver appears enlarged and lighter in color than a typical liver.
If discovered during surgery, the texture may also be softer than a typical liver.
Rezdiffra is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for MASH.
Rezdiffra has been shown to decrease liver scarring and should be used along with diet and exercise.
Products that do not directly harm the liver can be problematic when you have liver disease.
Many medications, supplements, and herbs are detoxified by the liver.
Diet
Liver disease can impair your metabolism of food, especially protein and fat.
If you have MASLD, you should meet with a dietitian to get advice about managing your diet.
Keep in mind that even if you have MASLD or MASH, there are ways to manage your condition.
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