Fatty liver disease: The lesser-known signs include finger clubbing - See your GP

Posted by Gladis Harcrow on Thursday, June 20, 2024

Fortunately, this problem can be also solved “quickly” when the cause gets picked up and treated.

When it comes to fatty liver disease, finger clubbing points to cirrhosis, also known as the “most severe” stage of NAFLD.

During this stage, your liver shrinks and becomes scarred and lumpy, the NHS explains.

The health body warns that this damage is permanent and can even trigger liver failure or cancer.

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