Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat accumulates within liver cells, primarily caused by factors such as excessive alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver disease) or obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - NAFLD). Symptoms may include persistent upper right abdominal pain, which can range from mild discomfort to intense pain in advanced stages of the disease. If pain is accompanied by slow wound healing or unexplained bruising, it might indicate liver damage.
World Liver Day is an annual event observed on April 19th to raise awareness about liver-related diseases and promote liver health. World Liver Day aims to educate people about the importance of maintaining a healthy liver and the risks associated with liver diseases such as hepatitis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease. Watch Business Today Visual Story to know about liver ailments.