Learn about fatty liver disease.

1. Understanding Fatty
Liver Disease

2. What is NAFLD?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD) is the buildup
of extra fat in liver cells that is
not caused by alcohol.

3. Isn’t it normal for the liver
to contain some fat?
Yes! However, if more than 5% – 10% percent of the liver’s
weight is fat, then it is called a fatty liver (steatosis).

4. Did you know?
NAFLD affects up to 30% of people in the United States.

5. Who is likely to
have NAFLD?
High risk people often have:
● Weight Issues
(overweight or obese)
● Diabetes
● High Blood Pressure
● High Cholesterol
● High Triglycerides

6. What are the risks?
NAFLD may cause the liver
to swell, causing scarring
which can lead to liver
cancer or liver failure.

7. Did you know?
NAFLD often has no symptoms.

8. What type of symptoms
may occur?
If symptoms do appear, they may include:
● Fatigue and Weakness
● Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite
● Nausea and Abdominal Pain
● Yellowing of the skin and eyes

9. How is NAFLD diagnosed?
If annual blood reports high levels of liver
enzymes, your doctor will run additional
tests. Often, an ultrasound or Fibroscan®
is used to guide the NAFLD diagnosis.

10. Is there medical treatment for NAFLD besides weight loss?
There are no FDA-approved medical treatments, yet.
However, we are currently enrolling candidates in late phase clinical trials that may lead to
innovative new treatments.
At Pinnacle Clinical Research, it is our mission to help develop the future of liver medicine and
improve the lives of patients in Texas and around the world.
Contact us today to see if you qualify to participate in a clinical trial.

11. Can you prevent NAFLD?
Yes! Keep your liver healthy by
following these guidelines:
● Maintain a healthy weight
and diet
● Exercise regularly
● Limit alcohol intake
● Use medications only
when necessary

12. Redefining your future.
We are dedicated to conducting late phase clinical trials, which a special focus on
fatty liver disease. Contact us today to find out if you qualify for one of our
cutting-edge research studies for liver disease.
San Antonio Office – 210.982.0320 | Austin Office – 512.384.1560
PinnacleResearch.com
Reference: NAFLD. (2016, December 28). Retrieved from http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/nafld/