Question 1

ct scan says moderate hepatic steatosis with focal fatty sparing and enlarged liver. pain, swelling, nausea for 2 weeks. should i worry?

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That depends: I would say fatty changes and hepatic steatosis is not uncommon.  The large liver and pain is another story.  You and your doctor should discuss the reasons realizing you may not avoid a biopsy

Question 2

what does hepatic steatosis mean?

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Fatty liver.: Steatosis of liver is fatty infiltration of the liver. Liver cells become infiltrated with fat, fatty acid chains (triglycerides). Most common causes: alcoholism and obesity. Treatment is to correct the cause. If occurs in pregnancy, deliver baby as soon as safe.  An unusual form is 'reye's disease' where children are treated for viral disease with aspirin. No symptoms. Liver chems abnormal.

Question 3

hepatic steatosis. how is it treated?

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Rx underlying dx: This accumulation of abnormal amounts of fat in the liver is generally a result of some underlying metabolic abnormality involving the organ that is most important in metabolism the fat in our diet: the liver. If overweight, under-indulge. If excessive alcohol intake, lose the booze. Type ii diabetes is associated with fatty liver and obesity, but the treatment of both is weight reduction.

Question 4

can hepatic steatosis cause appendicitis?

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No: These are completely unrelated conditions.

Question 5

is hepatic steatosis same as steatohepatitis?

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Not the same: "itis" means inflammation, so "steatohepatitis" is a liver inflammed in association with fatty infiltration.  Steatosis just means fat has accumulated in the liver, without associated inflammation.  A chronically inflammed liver is at risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer, so it is important to reverse steatohepatitis when possible (ie.Weight loss, correct diabetes & high cholesterol, stop alcohol).

Question 6

how long does nash take to develop from hepatic steatosis?

Accepted Answer

: Many patients who have hepatic steatosis never develop NASH. Of those who do, it is a very slow process, sometimes taking decades to progress, although it can happen more quickly also. The most important thing that you can do is to be followed by a primary doctor or a gastroenterologist, try to lose weight if appropriate, and avoid alcohol. Good luck.

Question 7

how long does it take for hepatic steatosis to develop to nash?

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: At this time I don't think that the literature is in agreement with the inevitable course of steatosis developing into the more serious NASH which is a common liver disease requiring transplant. It's my understanding that only those with a high fibrosis count are at high risk for proceeding to NASH. It's my advice that steatosis patients should be followed by hepatologists or gastroenterologists.

Question 8

how long does it take to develop nash from normal hepatic steatosis?

Accepted Answer

: Hepatic steatosis is not NORMAL.

Question 9

i have hepatic steatosis, how long will it take to progress to nash? ive also been eating some unhealthy foods and im worried?

Accepted Answer

: And some people, steatosis never progresses to NASH, and when it does, it takes many years. You should try to lose the weight if you are obese, avoid alcohol as much as possible, and get any viral hepatitis that may be present treated. Get checked for hepatitis C. Good luck.

Question 10

what is hepatic steatosis? what is hepatomegaly? is this a concern?

Accepted Answer

: Steatosis refers to fatty liver, a more and more common condition seen in diabetes and obesity among others. Hepatomegaly reflects an enlarged liver and that may have a variety of causes.

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Ct scan says moderate hepatic steatosis with focal fatty sparing and enlarged liver. pain, swelling, nausea for 2 weeks. should i worry?

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What does hepatic steatosis mean?

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Hepatic steatosis. how is it treated?

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Can hepatic steatosis cause appendicitis?

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Is hepatic steatosis same as steatohepatitis?

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How long does nash take to develop from hepatic steatosis?

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How long does it take for hepatic steatosis to develop to nash?

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How long does it take to develop nash from normal hepatic steatosis?

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I have hepatic steatosis, how long will it take to progress to nash? ive also been eating some unhealthy foods and im worried?

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What is hepatic steatosis? what is hepatomegaly? is this a concern?

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