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How Long Does Fatty Liver Take To Get Cured?
Question: i have just been diagnosed with moderate fatty liver from an ultrasound
my question is how long will it take to completely (100%) reverse this and can it be completely reversed?
I put on a lot of weight over the past 5 years and I was also binge drinking, I have recently started a very strict low carb diet and I am losing weight and I have stopped drinking alcohol completely since dec 2013
my question is how long will it take to completely (100%) reverse this and can it be completely reversed?
I put on a lot of weight over the past 5 years and I was also binge drinking, I have recently started a very strict low carb diet and I am losing weight and I have stopped drinking alcohol completely since dec 2013
Brief Answer:
Fatty liver is a reversible state.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM
I have gone through your history and findings in detail.It is a very common disease among young adults due to changing life style.
You are suffering from moderate fatty liver.
It is related to your weight and alcohol intake.
You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT).
Elastography of liver should also be done to assess elasticity of liver cells.
It is good that you are controlling your weight and stop taking alcohol.This is very essential for your health.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition and it can be reversed by diet and life style changes.
You may need some medicines after full investigations.
It may take 10-12 months to reverse the findings.
You should be active in your daily life.
You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Cook food in olive or canola oil.
You should take limited salt in your diet.You should also avoid fried and junk food.
Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise.
You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help you a lot.
Don't take stress in life.You will be fine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Fatty liver is a reversible state.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM
I have gone through your history and findings in detail.It is a very common disease among young adults due to changing life style.
You are suffering from moderate fatty liver.
It is related to your weight and alcohol intake.
You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT).
Elastography of liver should also be done to assess elasticity of liver cells.
It is good that you are controlling your weight and stop taking alcohol.This is very essential for your health.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition and it can be reversed by diet and life style changes.
You may need some medicines after full investigations.
It may take 10-12 months to reverse the findings.
You should be active in your daily life.
You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Cook food in olive or canola oil.
You should take limited salt in your diet.You should also avoid fried and junk food.
Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise.
You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help you a lot.
Don't take stress in life.You will be fine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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