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Blood Test Showed AST,ALT. Ultrasound Showed "fatty Liver". On Medication For Hypertension. Recommendations?

Hi dear doctor...I'm 48,male with a sedentary lifestyle.My blood test showed normal AST and ALT results(26 and 25 respectively). Yet,the abdominal ultrasound exam showed "fatty liver" grade 2. I'm on medication for hypertension (Diltiazem 60 mg and Atorovastatin 10 mg). What do you prescribe ? Should I refer to a specialist?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Ultrasound reports shows "fatty liver", you are taking anti-hypertensive and lipid lowering medicines.
This is one cause of fatty liver.
Obesity,
diabetes,
hyperlipidemia ( as in your case),
SEDENTARY life with full stress is one of the most prominent cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver.

As far as concerned about the prescription , until cause is not known , not possible to prescribe something.
Consult a physician and get in treatment under his guidance.
Hope I have answered your query.
If further any question I will reply.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Blood Test Showed AST,ALT. Ultrasound Showed "fatty Liver". On Medication For Hypertension. Recommendations?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Ultrasound reports shows fatty liver , you are taking anti-hypertensive and lipid lowering medicines. This is one cause of fatty liver. Obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia ( as in your case), SEDENTARY life with full stress is one of the most prominent cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver. As far as concerned about the prescription , until cause is not known , not possible to prescribe something. Consult a physician and get in treatment under his guidance. Hope I have answered your query. If further any question I will reply. Good luck. Dr. HET