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Suggest Treatment For Grade 1 Hepatomegaly Fatty Infiltration

Hi My ultrasound report says I have grade 1 Hepatomegaly fatty infiltration. Also my total cholesterol is 162 mg/dl. Can you suggest what should the next course of action I should take. also I am having too much of acidity problem. I have been operated for Gall stones. Binita Rai
posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello

Your findings may suggest mildly enlarged liver with grade I fatty changes in liver.
Fatty liver is due to deposition of fat within the liver cells.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It usually reverse with treatment of underlying cause.
Fatty changes in liver may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,hepatitis,altered lipid profile,metabolic disorder etc.
Your total cholesterol level is acceptable.
You may need few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,liver and renal function test,Urine RE/ME.
You should avoid fatty and fried food.
Avoid saturated fat and take lot of fibers in diet.
Go for brisk walk regularly.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Suggest Treatment For Grade 1 Hepatomegaly Fatty Infiltration

Hello Your findings may suggest mildly enlarged liver with grade I fatty changes in liver. Fatty liver is due to deposition of fat within the liver cells. Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It usually reverse with treatment of underlying cause. Fatty changes in liver may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,hepatitis,altered lipid profile,metabolic disorder etc. Your total cholesterol level is acceptable. You may need few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,liver and renal function test,Urine RE/ME. You should avoid fatty and fried food. Avoid saturated fat and take lot of fibers in diet. Go for brisk walk regularly. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan