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My ultrasound report says echogenic liver with fatty infiltration, what does this mean?
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May have: Fatty liver also called steatosis. This can lead to liver damage/ cirrhosis. Also associated with metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Time to see a doctor and improve your health. Eat correctly, exercise, no smoking, and take your prescribed meds. Fatty liver can be reversed! please get started.
Answered 8/27/2020
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