Can fatty liver turn into cirrhosis?

Yes, it can. While not everyone with fatty liver will develop cirrhosis, it is a significant risk factor. The progression often follows a path:

• Simple Steatosis (Fatty Liver): Fat accumulation with little to no inflammation.
• NASH (Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis): Fat accumulation with inflammation and early scarring.
• Fibrosis: Increasing scarring.
• Cirrhosis: Extensive scarring that has replaced healthy liver tissue