What is NAFLD?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. Most patients have no or few symptoms. Infrequently, patients may complain of fatigue, malaise, and dull right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort.
Who has NAFLD at PatientsLikeMe?
- 122 patients have this condition
- 6 New patients joined this month
- 14 say NAFLD is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 83% | Females |
|---|---|
| 17% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 5 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 12 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 12 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 7 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 81 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from NAFLD patients who have completed their condition history