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Had Viral Hepatites. Did Health Check Up. Showing Mild Hepatomegaly With Fatty Changes. Problem?

HI, I had viral hepatites in 2004. When i got my general health check up in 2011 2 parameters in LFT were abnormal, i guess SGPT. And an US scanning reveled a mild hepatomegaly with fatty changes. Later i consulted a doctor(gastro) he tested me for Hepatites B and other test and said its ok and nothing to worry. now i want to know if it may give some problem in future?

Vijayakumar.
Sat, 4 May 2013
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Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.
You didnt mention which hepatitis idi you have. If it was C or B then you are probably still infected and virus can be activated at any time on your life or never. YOu should do frequent LFT check ups and liver ultrasounds. Fatty changes arent caused only by virus. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. YOu should treat it by changing dieatary and lifestyle habbits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol,smoking, fats,fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be presribed.
Wish you good health.
Thank you for your querry.
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Had Viral Hepatites. Did Health Check Up. Showing Mild Hepatomegaly With Fatty Changes. Problem?

Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic. You didnt mention which hepatitis idi you have. If it was C or B then you are probably still infected and virus can be activated at any time on your life or never. YOu should do frequent LFT check ups and liver ultrasounds. Fatty changes arent caused only by virus. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. YOu should treat it by changing dieatary and lifestyle habbits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol,smoking, fats,fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be presribed. Wish you good health. Thank you for your querry.