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How does someone get non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
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NAFLD: Fatty liver is found in patients who suffer from obesity, diabetes, and other disease processes associated with metabolic syndrome. Some drugs can cause fatty liver.
Answered 5/19/2018
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Multiple: There are many factors obesity can play big role family history some inherited problem genetic problem history of hepatitis should consult gastroenterology.
Answered 12/16/2012
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