Swollen tummy could be a sign of fatty liver disease - caused by fluid build-up

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fatty liver disease refers to a range of liver conditions that are not linked to alcohol. The main cause of fatty liver disease is having too much fat stored in the liver.

If not caught in its early stages it can progress as far as cirrhosis - or liver scarring - and even liver failure. Some people with fatty liver disease also develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which is an aggressive form of the disease making you more likely to experience cirrhosis. READ MORE: Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane was 'fighting pain 24 hours a day' before his deathAccording to the Mayo Clinic, one sign of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is abdominal swelling - or ascites.

This means there is a build up of fluid in the abdomen. The clinic advises seeing your doctor if you experience this or have concerns about other symptoms.

Ascites is rarely linked to medical conditions other than liver problems. DON'T MISSTommy Steele is 'lucky' in older age despite his bedridden illness in childhood [CELEBRITY]Dementia: Man, 87, diagnosed with dementia soon after developing 'trich' habit [INSIGHT]How to live longer: Cutting back on animal products lowers risk of death by 30% [STUDY]The Cleveland Clinic explains: "Ascites is when too much fluid builds up in your abdomen (belly). "This condition often happens in people who have cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. "A sheet of tissue called the peritoneum covers the abdominal organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys. "The peritoneum has two layers.