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Grade 1 - 2 Fatty Infiltration, Sludge Ball In Gallbladder, Moderate Drinker. Will This Turn To Cirrhosis Of Liver?
I have fatty liver & slightly enlarged liver, Grade I - II fatty infiltration seen. And I have 9 mm approax sludge ball in Galbladder. Just a month ago that was detected.I am a moderate drinker, doctor told not to drink beer.I drinks sometimes 80 ml max (scotch whysky ) & regular take medicine for my fatty liver & do excercise (walking more than a mile ). Can you tell me in this case can be turned to cirrhosis of liver? I am goign for Gallstone operation. My age 33yrs & weight 76 kgs, hight 5 10 Regards Sandipani
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Thu, 12 Apr 2012
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM.
It seems you have been suffering from Chronic Hepatitis B. I would suggest you following:
Yes this can turn into cirrhosis.
I advise you following investigations:
1. Viral markers
2. Upper GI Endoscopy
3. LFT
Review with reports
You require treatment for this.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM.
It seems you have been suffering from Chronic Hepatitis B. I would suggest you following:
Yes this can turn into cirrhosis.
I advise you following investigations:
1. Viral markers
2. Upper GI Endoscopy
3. LFT
Review with reports
You require treatment for this.
Stay Healthy
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