Patients with the condition may feel tired and weak all the time. Part of the symptoms is gaining excess weight, especially in the abdominal area. Patients may experience discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen.

Patients may lose appetite, experience nausea, vomiting, or poor digestion. Urine may be dark or have an unusual color. There is an increase in weight, especially in the abdominal area.

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin. Metabolic syndrome includes several risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and triglyceride levels.

In some people, a family predisposition may increase the risk of developing this disease. A sudden increase in body weight can also affect the disease. The risk group includes increased consumption of fructose and high-calorie beverages.

Diagnosis at MDI Clinic

Blood levels of the enzymes ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) may be elevated in the presence of inflammation. Elevated bilirubin levels may indicate impaired liver function.

Ultrasound allows you to visualize the structure of the liver and determine the presence of fatty deposits. Particularly useful for determining the extent of disease.

Liver elastography measures the degree of fibrosis without the need for biopsy. In some cases, your doctor may decide to take a sample of liver tissue for laboratory analysis. This may be necessary to make a diagnosis and assess the degree of inflammation and fibrosis.