Causes:
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Obesity or overweight
- Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
- High levels of triglycerides in the blood
- Rapid weight loss
- Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, tamoxifen, or methotrexate
- Hepatitis C infection
- Wilson’s disease
- Malnutrition
Symptoms:
- Abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right side
- Fatigue and weakness
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- Swelling in the abdomen (ascites)
- Enlarged liver, which may be felt as a mass under the ribs on the right side
- Darkening of the skin, particularly around the neck or underarms (acanthosis nigricans)
- Elevated liver enzymes detected through blood tests
- Weakness and confusion (in severe cases)
- Increased bruising
