8 risk factors for liver disease besides alcohol

Dr Joseph Salhab warns that not all liver disease is caused by alcohol; it can develop even in non-drinkers.

The most common cause today is fatty liver, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Other causes include viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, and inherited conditions causing iron or copper accumulation.

Liver disease often progresses silently with few early symptoms, delaying detection until significant damage occurs.

Recognizing non-alcohol risk factors is key to early prevention and protecting liver health.