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Are Fatty Streaks In The Liver Dangerous?
Posted on
Sun, 2 Nov 2014
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Sun, 2 Nov 2014
Answered on
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Question : Are fatty streaks on the liver dangerous and can you get rid of them. Will they cause problems att any stage in life.
Brief Answer:
Not dangerous if you address it now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Fatty streaks of liver are not dangerous at this time. However, should fats continue to build, it would lead to fatty live which is of concern. This is caused by excess fats which is deposited in the liver. To address this, cutting back on alcohol, fatty meals an eating enough fruits, vegetables an fibers would help. Regular exercise would be a very helpful tool in achieving this goal. What is your weight and height?
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Not dangerous if you address it now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Fatty streaks of liver are not dangerous at this time. However, should fats continue to build, it would lead to fatty live which is of concern. This is caused by excess fats which is deposited in the liver. To address this, cutting back on alcohol, fatty meals an eating enough fruits, vegetables an fibers would help. Regular exercise would be a very helpful tool in achieving this goal. What is your weight and height?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
My height is 5' 11"(180cm) weight is 200lb (90kg) and I dont drink alcohol.
Brief Answer:
Your are overweight!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your BMI shows that you are overweight. This is the most likely explanation of your the fatty streaks in your liver. You would need to cut down on this excess weight and this would help in resolving the problem. Your maximum acceptable weight i 81kg.
Reduce the amount of calories you eat, exercise more, eat more vegetables, fruits and fibers and stay active. This would help in resolving the problem.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Your are overweight!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your BMI shows that you are overweight. This is the most likely explanation of your the fatty streaks in your liver. You would need to cut down on this excess weight and this would help in resolving the problem. Your maximum acceptable weight i 81kg.
Reduce the amount of calories you eat, exercise more, eat more vegetables, fruits and fibers and stay active. This would help in resolving the problem.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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