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what is fatty liver disease?

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See below: Fatty liver is essentially the abnormal deposition of fat in the liver. It can lead to inflammation and ultimately cirrhosis. The causes include alcohol, non-alcoholic fatty liver and medications. Non-alcoholic fatty liver is the most common and is related to obesity, high triglycerides, diabetes and genetic predisposition.

Question 2

what is fatty liver disease? how do you treat it?

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Weight loss: Fatty liver is usually diagnosed with an ultrasound showing fat deposits in the liver. Usually liver enzymes are elevated (ALT and AST). Most people with fatty liver are overweight, so weight loss is the curative treatment. Diet and exercise is crucial in achieving substantial weight loss. Avoid supplements that causes weight loss (as can be harmful). Overall this is a benign condition.

Question 3

what is fatty liver disease? how can someone get that disease?

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Weight loss: Fatty liver is usually diagnosed with an ultrasound showing fat deposits in the liver. Usually liver enzymes are elevated (ALT and AST). Most people with fatty liver are overweight, so weight loss is the curative treatment. Diet and exercise is crucial in achieving substantial weight loss. Avoid supplements that causes weight loss (as can be harmful). Overall this is a benign condition.

Question 4

what is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (or nafld)?

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See below: This is a disease where fat is abnormally deposited in the liver. It can lead to inflammation and ultimately cirrhosis. It is the most common liver disease in the US and is related to obesity, diabetes, elevated triglycerides and genetics.

Question 5

how to reverse fatty liver disease?

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Weight loss: As you lose weight and fat from other parts of your body, you will also lose fat from your liver. Consider vitamin E also.

Question 6

what are signs of fatty liver disease?

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Abnormal LFTs: there's NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) which is just fat in the liver, and more of it than usual - and NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) which is when that fat gets inflamed.  the latter if not controlled, can lead to cirrhosis over time. Signs are typically elevated ALT (more so than AST) and increased echogenicity on ultrasounds.  often associated with 'metabolic syndrome'.

Question 7

can medications cause fatty liver disease?

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Fatty liver: Yes, drugs such as amiodarone, methotrexate, tamoxifen, valproic acid, glucocorticoids may cause fatty liver.

Question 8

if i lose wight will my fatty liver disease go away?

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Can't hurt...: Fatty liver is typically due to obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, too much alcohol, or a combination of these. Lose 1-3 pounds per week (drop 10-20% of present total weight) to address obesity-associated fatty liver.  Eat right (minimize fats; supplement fibers), exercise, and you should be fine.  Roughly for every 3500 calories you lose, you drop a pound of fat (that's 500 calories a day).

Question 9

how long does it take to reverse fatty liver disease?

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Can be really fast: A few days of sobriety can clear up the liver if it's due to a wild alcohol party holiday. When it's due to lack of exercise, a few weeks can effect a striking improvement. Finding fatty liver is often a life-saving wake-up call. Be proactive. Best wishes.

Question 10

which type of foods should i eat for fatty liver disease?

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Fatty liver: Low fat diet, natural foods like fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol.

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