Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Being prone to falling is a sign of your risk
Drinking too much alcohol can cause a build-up of fat in your liver. It can lead to scarring of liver tissue, known as cirrhosis. Liver function decreases depending on how much scarring occurs. Fatty tissue can also build up in your liver if you drink little or no alcohol. This is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Certain non-specific symptoms of NAFLD can interfere with quality of life.
According to a study published in the journal Karger, patients with NAFLD describe a range of non-specific symptoms, which include fatigue and daytime sleepiness.
The study noted: “On direct questioning, problems with memory and concentration are frequently described by those with NAFLD, with our studies confirming that 50 percent of NAFLD patients experience mild cognitive symptoms and up to 46 percent moderate or severe cognitive impairment.”
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