Question 1

my father has alcholic fatty liver grade 2. can it be cured as its been a month since  he has quit alcohol. what to do for a quick recovery?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations: Congrats to your father for quitting alcohol, which can sometimes be a difficult thing to do.  Generally, fatty liver is a reversible disease and will go back to normal with time.  If your father has cirrhosis then this will not reverse.  The best thing to do is continue to abstain from alcohol.

Question 2

what is the approximate time  to heal a fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: There are no specific treatments for fatty liver other than diet and exercise (as well as controlling cholesterol and diabetes). If there is just benign fat, this can resolve.  However, if the liver has developed steatohepatitis (fatty hepatitis) it may not heal, despite treating the conditions that cause it.  In this setting cirrhosis can develop.

Question 3

what amount time is taken to be recovered from fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

It depends: "Fatty liver" has many forms.  If there is just fat (steatosis), this is easily reversible.  However, if inflammation (hepatitis) has set in, it may be less reversible.  This form of fatty liver, called steatohepatitis, can lead to cirrhosis.  In general, weight loss and exercise are the key treatments for fatty liver diease, as well as control of diabetes or hi cholesterol if present.

Question 4

can you go from a healthy liver to steatohepatitis (advanced fatty liver) in two months' time?

Accepted Answer

Liver: Yes you can. steatohepatitis, simple put fat deposits in your liver can be excerated by poor fatty diet, or high consumption of alcohol. I had a patient that became depressed after his divorce. resorted to alcohol, binging, and drinking a pint of vodka on a daily. he induced liver changes very quickly.

Question 5

i have had gallbladder scan twice and it's clear, i still get pain in that area, the second time i was told there was some fatty liver? still get pain

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder: Occasionally there is sludge in the gall bladder which causes symptoms and isn't noticeable on ultrasound,etc. Other possibilities include pathology of the bile ducts or dysfunction of the gall bladder.  If you experience upper abdominal discomfort after eating, fatty or greasy foods, consult a gastroenterologist for more testing. You may be referred to an abdominal surgeon for an opinion,also.

Question 6

i found out i have fatty liver disease in march. i have changed my diet. i lose about ten lbs a month. could this be from something worse? i walk 2-3 times a week

Accepted Answer

Biliary colic : Gallstone attacks/biliary colic is right sided, above the umbilicus, lasts 20 minutes or longer, associated with nausea and occasional vomiting. A fatty liver can mimic gallstone attacks. If your fatty liver is improved with medical therapy and your symptoms persist, go for a surgery consult. Cholecystitis or gallstones can be dangerous to your overall health.

Question 7

could you have cirrhosis of the liver and fatty liver disease at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes severe fatty liver can result in liver damage of NASH (non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis) or nodular cirrhosis changes of the liver.

Question 8

is it possible to have night sweats with fatty liver? has happened three times in six months

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: One of the classic symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Usually accompanied by snoring, multiple awakenings from sleep, etc. With a history of fatty liver, especially with obesity, may be worthwhile to consider.

Question 9

i have fatty liver disease and i find that i am nauseated now all the time, and tired, could this be from the fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Is Your Liver Fried?: Those are pretty general symptoms but in your case. yes. It gets more complicated from there and the best course of action is to get to your doctor for an exam and blood tests to see how your liver and kidneys are doing and how you are doing and what, if anything, needs to be done going forward. Maybe it will be "nothing" but best to make sure. Until your appointment, try Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for the nausea.

Question 10

just weened off alcohol. had normal liver last december and diagnosed mild fatty liver 7/30. could it have turned into cirrhosis in this time?

Accepted Answer

: Very unlikely that fatty liver would have progressed to cirrhosis in such a short time. Abstain from alcohol, if you are overweight, lose weight, avoid acetaminophen.
Wish you good health!

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My father has alcholic fatty liver grade 2. can it be cured as its been a month since he has quit alcohol. what to do for a quick recovery?

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What is the approximate time to heal a fatty liver?

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What amount time is taken to be recovered from fatty liver?

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Can you go from a healthy liver to steatohepatitis (advanced fatty liver) in two months' time?

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I have had gallbladder scan twice and it's clear, i still get pain in that area, the second time i was told there was some fatty liver? still get pain

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I found out i have fatty liver disease in march. i have changed my diet. i lose about ten lbs a month. could this be from something worse? i walk 2-3 times a week

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Could you have cirrhosis of the liver and fatty liver disease at the same time?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have night sweats with fatty liver? has happened three times in six months

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I have fatty liver disease and i find that i am nauseated now all the time, and tired, could this be from the fatty liver disease?

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Just weened off alcohol. had normal liver last december and diagnosed mild fatty liver 7/30. could it have turned into cirrhosis in this time?

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