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Suggest Treatment For Fatty Infiltration Of The Liver
Question: Was recently told by a radiologist that I have fatty infiltration of the liver. What does that mean and should I be concerned or take proactive measures?
Brief Answer:
Need to check for Diabetes and cholesterol levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
Fatty infiltration of liver means there is deposition of fat over the liver . Normally also there is fat deposition over the liver but it will be less in quantity. In your case it is slightly more and hence is noticed on the scan .
Now coming to the causes of fatty infiltration , it can happen due to Physical Inactivity, High Blood Cholesterol , Diabetes or excess Alcohol consumption.
In that regard I would advise you to get checked for Diabetes and your cholesterol levels . If they are normal it means the cause is due to less physical activity ( unless you consume too much alcohol -- in that case stop taking Alcohol ).
Just do daily exercise like Brisk walking for 20-30 minutes daily and that would be enough .
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
Need to check for Diabetes and cholesterol levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
Fatty infiltration of liver means there is deposition of fat over the liver . Normally also there is fat deposition over the liver but it will be less in quantity. In your case it is slightly more and hence is noticed on the scan .
Now coming to the causes of fatty infiltration , it can happen due to Physical Inactivity, High Blood Cholesterol , Diabetes or excess Alcohol consumption.
In that regard I would advise you to get checked for Diabetes and your cholesterol levels . If they are normal it means the cause is due to less physical activity ( unless you consume too much alcohol -- in that case stop taking Alcohol ).
Just do daily exercise like Brisk walking for 20-30 minutes daily and that would be enough .
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
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