Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is an increasing cause of Chronic Liver Disease in kids.

Screening for NAFLD includes SGPT testing and should be done in all kids above 9 years of age with:

– Obesity (BMI > 95th centile)

– Overweight (BMI > 85th centile) with Family History of Diabetes / 

Weight management is the only established treatment for NAFLD in kids. So prevent obesity in your kids.