Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming one of the most prominent causes of liver disease worldwide. Though NAFLD is increasingly prevalent in the Indian population, knowledge regarding the burden, risk factors, presentation and etiology of NAFLD is limited. Since last 2 decades there is a higher prevalence of obesity, Type 2 DM, Dyslipidemia, HTN, Insulin Resistance in Indian population with increased likelihood of these risk factors, there is a chance of greater prevalence of NAFLD. This study aims to study clinical profile and associated risk factors in patients with NAFLD. Our study was conducted over a period of 8 months in Department of Gastroenterology in a private clinic of Telangana region. A total of 324 patients diagnosed with NAFLD by ultrasonography were enrolled in the study. Prevalence was seen higher in male than female, more in urban population than rural and higher in 31-50 year age group. Mean age group was 44.20 years. Pain in abdomen was the most common clinical presentation. Risk factors were observed in [67.2%] patients and was more prevalent in 41-60 years age group. The most prevalent risk factor is HTN > Obesity > DM. 87% of patients had Grade1 fatty liver. The study concludes that there is higher prevalence of risk factors in NAFLD patients. Thus there is a need for creating awareness regarding the disease and risk factors in general population for early detection and treatment.
