**Fatty Liver: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Lifestyle Management (Simplified)**
Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, happens when excess fat builds up in the liver. It’s mainly caused by poor lifestyle habits, obesity, or metabolic issues. “Understanding the causes is the first step to preventing fatty liver disease from occurring altogether.”

**Causes:**
Most causes are lifestyle-related and preventable. These include:
> “Consuming a diet rich in processed foods, sugary drinks, and saturated fats…”
> “Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor…”
> “Insulin resistance… can contribute to the development of fatty liver.”
> “Heavy and prolonged alcohol consumption can cause alcoholic fatty liver disease.”

Some rare cases, like *acute fatty liver of pregnancy*, reverse after childbirth.

**Symptoms:**
Often silent at first, but signs may include:
> “Fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and general weakness.”

**Types:**
There are two main types:
> “Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD)… caused by excessive alcohol.”
> “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)… associated with obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.”

**Prevention & Management:**
Lifestyle changes are key:
> “Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables… and lean proteins.”
> “Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.”
> “Gradual weight loss is recommended…”
> “Reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption is recommended…”

**Supplements (with doctor approval):**
> “Milk thistle, Omega-3s, Vitamin E, and green tea may help improve liver health.”