Question 1

what does diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Obesity: The most common cause of fat in the liver is due to obesity.  If you lose weight the fat in the liver will resolve too.  It can also be caused by high cholesterol, high triglycerides or heavy alcohol use.  "Diffuse infiltration" just means that they see fat deposits distributed evenly throughout the liver.

Question 2

what does mild diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Nonspecific: Hi!
It means that the cells of the liver are accumulating fat and not getting rid of it.  
This can be due to alcohol, overuse of tylenol (acetaminophen) (and several other medications), malnutrition, as well as metabolic problems like diabetes, obesity and elevated triglycerides.  
Mild fatty liver itself is usually not dangerous, but it can sometimes progress, and it can be sign of one of the above diseases.

Question 3

alt 142 ast 77 are these bad? duagnosed with mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver in july 2013 if enzymes keep rising does it means its worse

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Not necessarily: The liver enzymes in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can fluctuate up and down.  It would be preferred, however, to see them return to normal, suggesting that the degree of fat in the liver has diminished to neglible levels.

Question 4

mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver alt 142 ast 77 low function gallbladder  bilirubin fluctuates can this mean cirrhosis or coild it b from gb?

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Could be: From the gallbladder if it is not functioning properly and giving you symptoms. Numbers alone really don't tell much without the story behind it.

Question 5

mild diffuse fatty infiltration liver enzymes will raise and lower and raise again is this normal or does it mean it's getting worse? is this nafld

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Abnormal Liver test: If you are truly having nafld, liver associated enzymes can be fluctuated.  However, make sure you have thorough liver work up to assure you do not have other liver diseases, specifically viral hepatitis.

Question 6

d-dimer level .76 high.  inr test 1.1 high. total protein 8.6 high. diffuse fatty infiltration liver. what could this mean?

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Need more info: Diffuse fatty infiltration can have many causes, common ones being fatty liver due to alcohol and fatty liver associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It would require more information to settle the issue. However, if you are even slightly overweight, reduce you weight through diet and exercise, not easy, but essential.

Question 7

the liver demonstrates mild diffuse increased echogenicity, most consistent with fatty liver infiltration or fibrosis." what does this mean?

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Distinguish diseases: Distinguish fatty liver (steatosis) from fatty liver with abnormal liver tests (steatohepatitis). Best to start with a weight loss diet based on calorie and fat restriction, avoid alcohol, control diabetes &amp; cholesterol (if present).  Your doctor will likely want to monitor your labwork, image the liver, &amp; rule out other diseases that can mimick the pattern of liver tests seen with fatty changes.

Question 8

mild diffuse fatty liver infiltration liver enzymes 2 weeks ago was ast 50 alt 110 now they r ast 77 alt 142 does this mean its worse or maybe cirrhosis?

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Abnormal liver assoc: If you have fluctuation of liver associated enzymes, make sure you have further work up.  Elevated live associated enzymes does not mean you have liver cirrhosis.  However, if concerned of liver cirrhosis, liver ultrasound would help to answer that question.

Question 9

what does fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Fat accumulation: It means the liver has increase amount of fat in the hepatocytes. It is the most common liver disease in the USA, if not the world.

Question 10

ultrasound one year ago said diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver, now it says fatty infiltration of the liver with focal fatty sparring, meaning?

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Inflammation: or irritation which may be from several causes, the two most common reasons would be elevated cholesterol/triglycerides and alcohol abuse. If you consume alcohol, stop for 1 month and repeat exam. I also suggest fasting blood tests for cholesterol, triglycerides and hepatitis.

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Mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver alt 142 ast 77 low function gallbladder bilirubin fluctuates can this mean cirrhosis or coild it b from gb?

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Mild diffuse fatty infiltration liver enzymes will raise and lower and raise again is this normal or does it mean it's getting worse? is this nafld

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D-dimer level .76 high. inr test 1.1 high. total protein 8.6 high. diffuse fatty infiltration liver. what could this mean?

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The liver demonstrates mild diffuse increased echogenicity, most consistent with fatty liver infiltration or fibrosis." what does this mean?

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Mild diffuse fatty liver infiltration liver enzymes 2 weeks ago was ast 50 alt 110 now they r ast 77 alt 142 does this mean its worse or maybe cirrhosis?

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