Question 1

i have the following come back on blood work; tbil 1.4, ast 108, alt 171, alp 212. what does this mean, is it a serious liver issue?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: You have elevated liver tests.  The spectrum of causes is long and varied.  You will need to see a gastroenterologist and get an us and further studies.  Good luck!

Question 2

is liver haemongioma a serious problem?

Accepted Answer

Hepatic hemangiomas: ... are rather common. One autopsy study showed them present it up to 20% of people. When small (less than 4 cm), they are usually asymptomatic and remain so. Larger ones can cause abdominal pain or other symptoms.

Question 3

what can cause severe liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Many things: including alcohol use, overdose of acetaminophen (tylenol), certain genetic disorders, metabolic disorders, autoimmune liver disorders.

Question 4

what is grade 1 fatty liver?  is that serious?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: You have a mild fatty infiltration of your liver and it's a warning that you should follow a healthy diet avoiding saturated fats and low in carbohydrates. Have you had your serum lipids and HgbA1c checked? Do you have a family history of high lipids and diabetes? Discuss this with your physician who will order the appropriate tests and diet.

Question 5

is a tumor on the liver considered very serious?

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Possibly: An array of liver tumors noted.  Benign cystic lesions as well as hemangiomas of no concern.  Metastatic lesions from breast, colon, lung, etc will grow and destroy liver if not managed by resection or chemoembolization .  Primary tumors such as hepatoma usually result of cirrhosis from Hep C and cholangioCa arising in bile duct can be very serious and must be treated early.

Question 6

how concerned should i be if i have severe fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Moderately concerned: There are a lot of causes of fatty liver:  drinking, medications, genetic tendencies, hepatitis, rapid weight loss, immune problems, and so on.  Some these are serious problems, and some are not.  It's worth having it checked by your primary doctor to make sure something that could be fixed is not ignored.  Of course, if you're a drinker, stop.

Question 7

been diagnosed with fatty liver so is this not serious?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Although in most people fatty liver does not progress, in some people it can go on to develop worse liver disease, and a few people will eventually develop cirrhosis of the liver, resulting in either liver failure or the need for a liver transplant. For now, you should keep close tabs on it with your liver doctor, and it is important to try to lose weight and curtail alcohol use. Good luck.

Question 8

if i have severe fatty liver would it be considered nash?

Accepted Answer

Nash: If you haven't drank alcohol excessively and have a fatty liver, it may be NASH. It's important that you be evaluated, advised and followed by a hepatologist or gastroenterologist to prevent progressive liver damage.

Question 9

can vodka be used to administer medicine for serious health/liver problems?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Vodka is the cause of serious health and liver problems.  It's hard to imagine it being used to treat anything...Other than alcohol withdrawal.

Question 10

what should i do if i have to have second blood in 2 months due to liver! is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Something needs f/u: more details would be very helpful but am guessing something was a little 'off'.  not too off cause then they would have started a lot more investigation sooner - but just something to be followed up on.  let us know how the next bloodwork turns out.

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I have the following come back on blood work; tbil 1.4, ast 108, alt 171, alp 212. what does this mean, is it a serious liver issue?

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Is liver haemongioma a serious problem?

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What is grade 1 fatty liver? is that serious?

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Is a tumor on the liver considered very serious?

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How concerned should i be if i have severe fatty liver?

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Been diagnosed with fatty liver so is this not serious?

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