Does Psoriasis Cause Fatty Liver?
Up to 47 percent of psoriasis patients develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a potentially life-threatening condition involving fat deposits in the liver not caused by alcohol abuse.

Is psoriasis related to fatty liver?

Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with a variety of comorbidities. It has been shown that psoriasis patients have an increased incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease over controls.

What are symptoms of psoriasis of the liver?

Symptoms

  • Fatigue.
  • Easily bleeding or bruising.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Nausea.
  • Swelling in your legs, feet or ankles (edema)
  • Weight loss.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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