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which was done in 13 patients only. Hypothyroidism addicts was another risk factor associated with obesity and fatty liver, which was detected in 10 cases (4.2%). Almost addicts all the patients had abdominal pain as a clinical indication addicts to have an abdominal ultrasound. Hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration, as assessed by ultrasound, was reported in 78 cases (33%) with a mean liver size of 18.34.3 cm. Discussion Obesity, defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of >30 Kg/m2 is clearly associated with NASH. Furthermore, it was associated with those who are moderately overweight, i.e. 10 - 40 percent more than their ideal body weight.14 Non- Alcoholic Steato Hepatosis (NASH) is a common medical problem among over weight and obese adults in the western part of Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) as has been documented in this study.
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