
Suggest Treatment For Fatty Liver

Question: Iam a 56 year old male. Iam suffering from Hypothyrodism and grade III fatty liver( NAFLD). Iam under medication for hypertension and on alternate days one tab for cholestrol. I take one Thyroxine-1oomg in the morning in empty stomach. After 2 hours I take one Telma-H for hypertension and alternate days before going to sleep I take one Orvas-FT. Iam slightly obese due to my work habitand all my test such as tryglycerides, cholestrol, blood tests, LFT are normal. Iam a teetotaler and a pure vegan. I have undergone gall bladder removal. My food habits are good except for my weight. Height-5ft 7inches= 93 kilos. I want a good presciption for fatty liver. Please help me. XXXX ( YYYY@YYYY )
Brief Answer:
Diet, exercise and medications needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your questions and understand your concerns.
The treatment options are:
1. Diet - low calorie diet rich in fiber.
2. Regular aerobic exercise 30-45 minutes a day. Aim for a weight reduction of around 10 kg for you.
3. Medications
a. Vitamin E 400 mg twice daily
b. Pioglitazone 7.5-15 mg per day - dose adjustment based on blood sugars
c. Other medicines like UDCA, omega 3 fatty acids are tried in some patients
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further questions, I will be pleased to help you.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Diet, exercise and medications needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your questions and understand your concerns.
The treatment options are:
1. Diet - low calorie diet rich in fiber.
2. Regular aerobic exercise 30-45 minutes a day. Aim for a weight reduction of around 10 kg for you.
3. Medications
a. Vitamin E 400 mg twice daily
b. Pioglitazone 7.5-15 mg per day - dose adjustment based on blood sugars
c. Other medicines like UDCA, omega 3 fatty acids are tried in some patients
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further questions, I will be pleased to help you.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
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