India, June 8 -- Fatty liver disease is a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver, causing inflammation, scarring, and potentially cirrhosis. While it is commonly associated with adults, the impact of fatty liver on children is often overlooked. Also read | Gastroenterologist shares 4 ways you can reverse fatty liver: Drinking coffee to weight loss

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ravindra Kanna, paediatric, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda said, "It is fast becoming a silent epidemic due to changing dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, which is one of the growing concerns among the parents. The primary reasons for this alarming health issue are unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, and increasing obesity am...