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Gp said i have simple fatty liver not related to alcahol and is sending me fo ultra sound,will this show if i have fibrosis or serosis?how bad is sfl
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Depends: It depends on if you have fibrosis and if you do, how extensive or dense will determine the severity of illness. In any case you will need to modify your diet and lose weight.
Answered 5/25/2014
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