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Have Large Stomach. Ultrasound Normal. Suggestions To Get Rid Of It?

Okay, thanks. I'm 63 and have a very large stomach. The doctors say it's a fatty liver from alcohol, but my Grandmother had it to and never drank a drop. So, I recently had an ultrasound and they couldn't find anything. My Gastro doctor said, just a little fat on the liver. I really want to get get rid of it. Oh, and a Plastic Surgent wouldn't touch because he said "something was pushing it out." Any other suggestions?
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HI ! I would like to say that there is no excuse for taking alcohol when you already have a fatty liver. You have to totally abstain from alcohol, and take high fiber diet with enough liquids. Go for regular aerobic exercises. This will solve your problem otherwise, you may have to consult a gastro enterological surgeon to reduce the capacity of your stomach surgically. I strongly feel that the first option will be more safe and suitable for you. Thanks.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Masroor Mir Hussain's  Response
Although alcohol can cause many liver disorders, many teetotallers also develop them. A biopsy can confirm any changes in the liver and it can be then decided on how to manage the condition.
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Have Large Stomach. Ultrasound Normal. Suggestions To Get Rid Of It?

HI ! I would like to say that there is no excuse for taking alcohol when you already have a fatty liver. You have to totally abstain from alcohol, and take high fiber diet with enough liquids. Go for regular aerobic exercises. This will solve your problem otherwise, you may have to consult a gastro enterological surgeon to reduce the capacity of your stomach surgically. I strongly feel that the first option will be more safe and suitable for you. Thanks.