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Suggest Remedy For Weight Gain Caused By Fatty Liver

i have been diagnosed with a fatty liver my weight seems to have rocketed I don t drink i have never smoked due to a lung condition i feel so uncomfortable with myself If i don t eat i seem to fill up with wind I have to take steroids and anti bionics on a regular basis, I am just about at may wits end.The GP. doesn t seem to know what to do with me. any advice at all. Regards Eve
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
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Hi
Thanks for query
As per your history you are taking steroids regularly,One of the main side effect of steroid therapy is weght gain,Characterstically central obesity,Fatty liver is also du to steroids.,weight gain in your case is most likely not related to your eating or food habits,But is likely a side effect of continuous steroid therapy.
For any further professional advice i would suggest you to mention your detailed history.
why are you on steroid
you initial complaints and problems.
Thanks

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Suggest Remedy For Weight Gain Caused By Fatty Liver

Hi Thanks for query As per your history you are taking steroids regularly,One of the main side effect of steroid therapy is weght gain,Characterstically central obesity,Fatty liver is also du to steroids.,weight gain in your case is most likely not related to your eating or food habits,But is likely a side effect of continuous steroid therapy. For any further professional advice i would suggest you to mention your detailed history. why are you on steroid you initial complaints and problems. Thanks