If your doctor tells you that you've got an enlarged liver, it means it's swollen beyond its normal size. There's usually another condition that's causing it, such as hepatitis. You have a lot of treatment choices, but you first need to find out the source of the problem.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some triglycerides for good health. But high triglycerides might raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome.
Extra fat in the liver has many causes and is more common in people who. 1  are overweight or obese. 2  have diabetesâa condition characterized by high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar. 3  have high blood cholesterol and triglycerides, called hyperlipidemia. 4  have high blood pressure.