38% of Indians have fatty liver: Doctor suggests 5 signs of fatty liver one can check at home
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source: Times of India
A silent health concern is gripping India; nearly 38% of adults are now estimated to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). What makes this condition worrying is that it often develops quietly, without dramatic symptoms. Gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi (MD, MPH) says that even though a proper diagnosis requires medical tests like ultrasounds or liver function tests, there are some early physical and lifestyle signs that can raise suspicion, and many can be noticed right at home.
