Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a condition where too much fat builds up in the liver. Over time, this can cause the liver to become inflamed and scarred, which can affect how well it works.

MASLD is often linked to other health conditions and may not cause any obvious symptoms in its early stages. This means many people do not realise they have it until it is picked up during tests for something else.

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Fatty liver disease is more common in people with certain health conditions, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity (a body mass index of 30 or higher)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol or abnormal blood fat levels (dyslipidaemia)

Having one or more of these conditions may increase your risk of developing fatty liver disease.