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What Causes Fatty Liver Disease?
Question: Hi Divakara,
I recently went to full body check up. I have undergone ultra sound test. The reports came as i have Fatty liver Grade 1. The doctor suggested to do physical exercise. apart that he didnt suggested anything. I was scared now with this fatty liver Grade 1. Can you please suggest me what is this disease and is that harmful for me. What measures i need to take to overcome this disease. Your suggestions will help me to control this disease.
I recently went to full body check up. I have undergone ultra sound test. The reports came as i have Fatty liver Grade 1. The doctor suggested to do physical exercise. apart that he didnt suggested anything. I was scared now with this fatty liver Grade 1. Can you please suggest me what is this disease and is that harmful for me. What measures i need to take to overcome this disease. Your suggestions will help me to control this disease.
Brief Answer:
Its not a major problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Greetings from Dr Divakara P.
First of all relax. Grade 1 fatty liver is not a major problem or disease. It just means there is excess deposit of fat over your liver.
Grade 1 indicates that it is in the starting stage. It can progress to grade 2 and grade 3 if not addresses now. Grade 3 can damage your liver and cause problems.
Fatty liver can be due to Diabetes, High blood cholesterol, Alcohol consumption and physical inactivity.
If your blood sugars and cholesterol is normal then no need to worry. You need to abstain from Alcohol ( if at all you were consuming) and increase your physical activity by doing brisk walking, jogging , running , cycling or swimming at least 15 minutes daily.
Repeat Ultrasound abdomen after 1 year to check for your Liver status.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.
Regards.
Its not a major problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Greetings from Dr Divakara P.
First of all relax. Grade 1 fatty liver is not a major problem or disease. It just means there is excess deposit of fat over your liver.
Grade 1 indicates that it is in the starting stage. It can progress to grade 2 and grade 3 if not addresses now. Grade 3 can damage your liver and cause problems.
Fatty liver can be due to Diabetes, High blood cholesterol, Alcohol consumption and physical inactivity.
If your blood sugars and cholesterol is normal then no need to worry. You need to abstain from Alcohol ( if at all you were consuming) and increase your physical activity by doing brisk walking, jogging , running , cycling or swimming at least 15 minutes daily.
Repeat Ultrasound abdomen after 1 year to check for your Liver status.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.
Regards.
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