The single most important thing to understand about fatty liver disease symptoms is that it often causes little to no symptoms — until damage has already progressed. This is the message we want every visitor to leave with. Many people assume that if they feel mostly fine, their liver must be fine. With fatty liver disease, that assumption is one of the biggest risks.

Early fatty liver disease is often silent. Mild symptoms are easy to dismiss or blame on stress or aging. By the time symptoms are obvious, inflammation or fibrosis may already be present. When symptoms do appear, they’re often subtle. Common early signs can include:

• Ongoing fatigue or low energy
• Mild discomfort or fullness in the upper right abdomen
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Unexplained weight changes

These symptoms are not specific, which is why fatty liver disease is so often missed. The empowering truth: You don’t need symptoms for fatty liver disease to be real — and you don’t need severe symptoms to take action. The good news is: Fatty liver disease is one of the most reversible liver conditions. Early detection gives people the greatest chance to heal. Action taken early can prevent progression to fibrosis or cirrhosis.

The takeaway we want people to remember is not fear or self-blame, but awareness. “Feeling okay doesn’t always mean your liver is okay — and checking early can change everything.” If someone has risk factors, abnormal labs, or concerns: Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Ask questions. Seek testing and trustworthy guidance. Because with fatty liver disease, early awareness is power.