Association of Microalbuminuria in Patient with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in A Tertiary Care Centre

NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is a prevalent chronic liver disorder characterized by metabolic abnormalities.Microalbuminuria have been linked to cardiovascular and renal diseases, but its association with NAFLD remains underexplored.This cross-sectional study assessed urine microalbumin levels in patients diagnosed with NAFLD.Demographic data, NAFLD grading, and microalbuminuria status were analyzed in non-NAFLD and NAFLD groups.Statistical analysis has been performed to evaluate the associations.Males were more common than females among NAFLD patients (n=100), particularly in the age range of 41 to 60.Compared to non-NAFLD controls (0%), NAFLD patients (76%) had a considerably higher prevalence of microalbuminuria.BMI showed no significant association with NAFLD prevalence.NAFLD grading revealed Grade 1 as the most prevalent (52%), followed by Grade 2 (32%) and Grade 3 (16%).Our findings demonstrate a strong association between microalbuminuria and NAFLD, suggesting a potential link with adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes.Monitoring microalbuminuria in NAFLD patients may aid in risk stratification and management.There is a need to conduct larger population-based-randomized studies.