Fatty liver means excess fat has built up in the liver, sometimes without symptoms and sometimes with associated inflammation.
Many people have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include tiredness, discomfort on the right side of the upper abdomen, or problems linked to weight, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
Imaging helps when liver tests are abnormal, doctors want to check for fatty change, or there is a need to look for complications or another liver problem.
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI can help suggest or quantify fatty change in the liver and sometimes identify alternative causes of abnormal liver appearance.
Management often centers on weight, metabolic health, alcohol review where relevant, and follow-up with the treating clinician.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
