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I Am 30 Years Old , Height : 173 Cm
Question: I am 30 years old , height : 173 cm , weight : 106 kg , i drink , i did an ultrasound of abdomen last week , this is what the report said , Liver Size is 16.5cm. normal in size and shows increased echotexture. No focal Lesions. No IHBR dilatation. In Ultrasound Scanning of Whole Abdomen the impression is - Grade II fatty liver. i am extremely scared , how worried should i be ? is this curable ? will i be bedridden ? how long before it progresses to the next stage ? please reply
Brief Answer:
diet and lifestyle changes can be very helpful
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It does not usually cause people to be bedridden.
Fatty liver means that there is a build up of fat in the liver. This can be due to diet or may be related to excess alcohol use as well.
A diet high in carbohydrates is actually associated with fatty liver because the carbs are changed into fat and stored in the liver.
The fat can eventually cause inflammation in the liver and if this progresses, this can cause damage to the liver
It does not need to progress
Decreasing alcohol use and changing a diet to a healthy one (if it is unhealthy would help)
This means cutting out: carbonated drinks, sweets and desserts, using less rice/pasta/potatoes and more vegetables, more salads and more fruits
A low carb diet can be helpful
In some persons a statin can be helpful as well to reduce issues in the liver
You can discuss this option with your doctor
Exercise and weight loss can also be very helpful in reducing damage to the liver
I hope this helps
diet and lifestyle changes can be very helpful
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It does not usually cause people to be bedridden.
Fatty liver means that there is a build up of fat in the liver. This can be due to diet or may be related to excess alcohol use as well.
A diet high in carbohydrates is actually associated with fatty liver because the carbs are changed into fat and stored in the liver.
The fat can eventually cause inflammation in the liver and if this progresses, this can cause damage to the liver
It does not need to progress
Decreasing alcohol use and changing a diet to a healthy one (if it is unhealthy would help)
This means cutting out: carbonated drinks, sweets and desserts, using less rice/pasta/potatoes and more vegetables, more salads and more fruits
A low carb diet can be helpful
In some persons a statin can be helpful as well to reduce issues in the liver
You can discuss this option with your doctor
Exercise and weight loss can also be very helpful in reducing damage to the liver
I hope this helps
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you doctor for your reply .
Are you saying GRADE 2 fatty liver is curable?
if i change my eating habits and stop drinking alcohol i will get better ?
is it common to have grade 2 in 30 year olds ? was my progression fast ? if i change my lifestyle can i really stop the progression ?
Are you saying GRADE 2 fatty liver is curable?
if i change my eating habits and stop drinking alcohol i will get better ?
is it common to have grade 2 in 30 year olds ? was my progression fast ? if i change my lifestyle can i really stop the progression ?
Brief Answer:
lifestyle changes can definitely help
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is possible to stop the progression by changing lifestyle -diet and activity
In terms of being common- it is becoming quite common because of the general change in persons diet from what is typically considered healthy
Many people use a lot of sodas, fruit drinks, sweets, desserts, fries , large amounts pasta, alcohol in large quantities etc.
This diet can lead to fatty liver and since this diet is common, many people are being diagnosed with fatty liver
It is not the age, it is the lifestyle (diet, activity) , that affects it.
Cannot say if your progression was fat because not sure when you were diagnosed with grade 1. If you were diagnosed with grade 1 quite recently then the change from grade 1 to 2 would be fast
lifestyle changes can definitely help
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is possible to stop the progression by changing lifestyle -diet and activity
In terms of being common- it is becoming quite common because of the general change in persons diet from what is typically considered healthy
Many people use a lot of sodas, fruit drinks, sweets, desserts, fries , large amounts pasta, alcohol in large quantities etc.
This diet can lead to fatty liver and since this diet is common, many people are being diagnosed with fatty liver
It is not the age, it is the lifestyle (diet, activity) , that affects it.
Cannot say if your progression was fat because not sure when you were diagnosed with grade 1. If you were diagnosed with grade 1 quite recently then the change from grade 1 to 2 would be fast
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
elevated liver enzymes occur in fatty liver disease
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
The value is high unfortunately, but this would be expected with fatty liver disease.
It is possible that the other parameters such as AST/sgot , is also elevated as well.
Diet and other lifestyle changes would help with liver function
elevated liver enzymes occur in fatty liver disease
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
The value is high unfortunately, but this would be expected with fatty liver disease.
It is possible that the other parameters such as AST/sgot , is also elevated as well.
Diet and other lifestyle changes would help with liver function
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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