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What Does The Ultrasound Of The Abdomen Mean?

Dear Doctor, Recently I had done USG of full abdomen.. In the reports the laboratory mentioned the following: Liver: is in normal in size and regular in outline. Mild diffuse increased parenchymal echogenecity is noted. Few calcific foci are seen in right lobe of liver. Intrahepatic biliary radicles are not seen dilated. Hepatic and portal venous systems appear normal. Portal vein measures 12mm in calibre. Can you please help me to understand if that means any probelem..
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your reports in detail.
You are suffering from fatty liver. This is suggested by mild diffuse increased parenchymal echogenecity.

Most commonly it is due to obesity and sedentary life.It is also related to alcohol intake.

You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT).
You should try to lose your weight if you are overweight.

Fatty liver is a reversible condition and it can be reversed by diet and life style changes.
You may need some medicines after full investigations.
It may take 10-12 months to reverse the findings.

You should be active in your daily life.
You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Cook food in olive or canola oil.
You should take limited salt in your diet.You should also avoid fried and junk food.
Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise.

Few calcified foci are seen in right lobe of liver may be due to healed past infection.
Rest of the findings are normal.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does The Ultrasound Of The Abdomen Mean?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM I have gone through your reports in detail. You are suffering from fatty liver. This is suggested by mild diffuse increased parenchymal echogenecity. Most commonly it is due to obesity and sedentary life.It is also related to alcohol intake. You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Lipid profile,Renal function test(RFT). You should try to lose your weight if you are overweight. Fatty liver is a reversible condition and it can be reversed by diet and life style changes. You may need some medicines after full investigations. It may take 10-12 months to reverse the findings. You should be active in your daily life. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet.You should also avoid fried and junk food. Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. Few calcified foci are seen in right lobe of liver may be due to healed past infection. Rest of the findings are normal. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan