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What is Fatty Liver disease?
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Dr Basil Almehdawy
Gastroenterologist
Dr Basil Almehdawy is a Queensland trained Consultant Gastroenterologist, he finished an Advanced Luminal endoscopy fellowship at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, focused at advanced … View Profile
Fatty liver disease occurs when excess fat builds up inside your liver cells. While a healthy liver contains a small amount of fat, a liver that is composed of more than 5% fat is considered a "fatty liver." Over time, this excess fat can act like a toxin, causing the liver to swell and impairing its ability to filter your blood and process nutrients.
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