Fatty Liver Problems: People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of NAFLD. The condition progresses slowly and often there are no clear signs to recognize the condition in the early stages. If the condition worsens, it can show up through a variety of gastrointestinal conditions that keep getting worse over time. Without timely treatment, it can lead to serious liver disease including cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis may present as NAFLD. In which there is swelling in the liver due to excess fat cells. Fatty liver can cause digestive problems in many stages of the disease, in this article we will tell some digestive problems which can indicate fatty liver disease.

Swelling
According to the World Journal of Gastroenterology, 80 per cent of cirrhosis patients report one or more gastrointestinal symptoms. The most common GI symptoms included flatulence in 49.5 per cent of patients.

Stomach ache
Most patients with NAFLD are asymptomatic or have upper abdominal pain. It is usually a dull or aching pain. Along with abdominal pain, they may also suffer from nausea and loss of appetite.

Indigestion
A 2014 study titled 'Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease increases the risk for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms' found a positive association between NAFLD and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If taking the symptoms of frequent sour belching lightly can be overwhelming.

Trouble digesting food
Along with difficulty in digesting food, you may experience pain in the upper right side of the abdomen. If you experience any of the above-mentioned two or more symptoms along with each other, it is advised that you visit your doctor. If treatment is delayed, it can lead to further complications like malnutrition and gastric bleeding.

Measures to prevent NAFLD
Choose a diet for yourself - Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats -Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, low-calorie diet. Exercise most days of the week. On the days when you cannot exercise, try to increase your step count by going for a walk.