Lifestyle choices can help prevent fatty liver disease

Dear Doctors: My father passed away due to unexplained liver problems that we only now know was fatty liver disease. It's 20 years later, and a CT scan shows some fat in my own liver. My liver readings are normal, but I'm the same age as my father was when his issues began. Should I be concerned?

Dear Reader: The term fatty liver disease refers to a range of liver disorders that are not caused by a…