The result of the liver metabolizing alcohol instead of fat. When alcohol is oxidized by the liver, there is a release of excess amounts of hydrogen and the cells make use of this hydrogen instead of the fatty acids. As the fat is not oxidized, it is deposited in the liver. Once excess amounts of alcohol are eliminated from the diet, the fatty liver disappears.
Accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver, due to alcoholic cirrhosis or exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances, or occurring as complication of certain conditions (e.g., kwashiorkor, pregnancy); symptoms include enlarged liver, loss of appetite, and abdominal discomfort. Treatment depends on the cause.
A condition in which fatty droplets accumulate in liver cells, destroying the cells. Fatty liver may accompany alcoholism and a variety of other diseases.
In the context of liver health, excessive consumption of alcohol leads to the accumulation of an abnormal quantity of fatty tissue within this vital organ. This condition, known as alcoholic steatosis, manifests as an abnormality wherein the liver becomes infiltrated with an increased amount of fat due to prolonged alcohol abuse.
Fatty liver is a condition where fat builds up inside the cells of the liver. The primary cause is often excessive alcohol consumption, which, if prolonged, can lead to cirrhosis. However, the liver can rid itself of the accumulated fat if alcohol consumption ceases. Fatty liver can also be associated with obesity, diabetes mellitus, starvation, and certain chronic health conditions.