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How Can Fatty Liver Be Treated?

Recently my PCP referred me to a Gastroenterologist as I have indication of fat in my liver. The Gastroenterologist had an MRI taken of my abdomen & I am scheduled to have a consultation with him Sept 20th to discuss the results of the MRI. His nurse called me, & although could not be specific with me, did indicate that I had liver damage. In the mean time I was told about the product Milk Thistle that I understand does serve to detoxify the liver & encourage regeneration of the liver. Consequently I asked our local Pharmacist if this product would interact with any of my maintenance medications. She was unable to help me. Hence I am trying to find out information via this web site. Currently I do take Warfarin , Losartan , Metformin , Levothyroxine , Omeprazole , & Cholestyarmine oral suspension . My PCP has had me on different Statins for several years but a little over 2 months ago took me off of Statins & put me on the Oral Suspension. Basically my question is would taking the Milk Thistle be of any benefit or could it be detrimental? Thank you, Tony Mantle
posted on Sat, 9 Sep 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Milk thistle contains active ingredient silymarin which helps to detoxify liver and prevent freeze radical damage in alcohol liver disease and non alcoholic fatty liver disease.It also has lot of other benefits in brain and immune system.So you can take it .But the main goal of your treatment is to decrease fat For that you need to follow strict diet rich in fibre and vitamins,very low in fat .Also exercise regularly.Drink plenty of water.

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How Can Fatty Liver Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Milk thistle contains active ingredient silymarin which helps to detoxify liver and prevent freeze radical damage in alcohol liver disease and non alcoholic fatty liver disease.It also has lot of other benefits in brain and immune system.So you can take it .But the main goal of your treatment is to decrease fat For that you need to follow strict diet rich in fibre and vitamins,very low in fat .Also exercise regularly.Drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.