Early fatty liver warning signs you can detect at home: 5 key symptoms, myths, and lifestyle tips from a Harvard

Fatty liver disease, especially nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is rising quietly worldwide, often showing no symptoms until it becomes serious. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, recently highlighted key early warning signs and common misconceptions in an Instagram video. Early indicators include abdominal weight gain, persistent fatigue, discomfort under the right rib cage, skin and hair changes, and loss of appetite. Recognising these signs at home allows for timely intervention. Dr. Sethi emphasises that lifestyle changes, such as reducing processed sugars, eating whole foods, and exercising regularly, can protect liver health, prevent disease progression, and even reverse fatty liver in its early stages. As NA