Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) is a type of liver disease caused by an accumulation of fat in the liver, which can lead to inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. It often has no symptoms, but can cause pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, fatigue, and jaundice. NAFL is more common in people who are overweight or obese, have diabetes, high cholesterol, or have high blood pressure. It can also be caused by certain medications, such as corticosteroids.
Alcoholic Fatty Liver (AFL)
Alcoholic fatty liver (AFL) is a type of liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption. AFL is characterized by an accumulation of fat in the liver, which can lead to inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fatigue, jaundice, and an enlarged liver. AFL can cause serious complications, including liver failure and death.
Which is Worse?
Both NAFL and AFL can cause serious complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure. However, AFL is more likely to cause these complications because of the damage excessive alcohol consumption causes to the liver. Additionally, AFL is more likely to progress to end-stage liver disease than NAFL. Therefore, it is generally considered to be the more serious of the two conditions.