will losing 8 lbs a month make a fatty liver worse?

Question

I have been dieting since march cuz I found out I have fatty liver from obesity. I lose 12-15 lbs a month . Could this be from something more serious?

Answer 1

Probably not: Though rapid weight loss may worsen fatty liver in some, in the long run it is likely the most beneficial thing you can do.

Answer 2

Common liver disease: Fatty liver is when fat is deposited in the liver. It can be caused by chronic moderate to severe alcohol consumption and some medications. The most common form though is related to obesity, elevated triglycerides, and diabetes. It can lead to cirrhosis over time. It is generally an asymptomatic disease.

Answer 3

Self explanantory: "fatty" liver means that there are fat deposits in your liver, usually occurs as we age; and usually benign.

Answer 4

Liver has more fat: A person with mild fatty liver likely has gotten extra fat in most other places in the body, and probably is eating more sugar and plain carbs than he should be. Exercise, weight loss, and a low sugar and low carbs diet will help. He should work with his primary care doctor to see if he needs medication or further testing, as there can be other causes of fatty liver, plus cholesterol problems.

Answer 5

Changes needed: While fatty liver is usually a "benign" finding, it needs to be addressed. Unchecked it can still lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. It is also associated with other comorbid diseases. It is a sign you need to make some lifestyle changes - nothing beats dietary improvement and increased activity/exercise as able.

Answer 6

Fatty liver: Fatty liver disease is a term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver. There are 2 main causes, excess alcohol, but the more common cause is Insulin resistance or pre-diabetes. Insulin resistance is diagnosed with, high blood pressure, high triglycerides (more than 150), and weight gain around the waist. Rise in blood sugar often happens later.

Answer 7

Hepatic insulin res: Often seen in patients with metabolic syndrome , low HDL and high triglycerides.

Answer 8

Fat in the Liver: Deposition of triglycerides in the liver from any number of disease processes. This is considered a reversible condition although that may depend on the cause. Significant alcohol intake and obesity are two large contributors.

Answer 9

Steatosis: Increase in the number of fatty cells or adiposites in the liver. It is common in alcoholic liver, in malnutrition, in metabolic syndrome. It causes mild elevation of certain enzymes regarded as "liver enzymes" like ast, alt. On the ultrasound the liver looks more diffusely brilliant or hyerechoic. In gral. It is considered a benign condition. Latest studies suggest small % may develop cirrhosis.

Answer 10

Fat infiltration : Several things can contribute to fatty infiltration of the liver including 1) excess weight over a long period of time, 2) pregnancy, 3) diet 4) medical conditions like diabetes, and 5) medications including chemotherapy. Depending on the contributing factors, some of the problem may be treated effectively with weight loss, tight glucose control, and/or dietary modification.

Answer 11

Below: Fatty liver occurs when excess fat accumulates inside liver cells. This means normal, healthy liver tissue becomes partly replaced with fatty tissue. The fat starts to invade the liver, gradually infiltrating the healthy liver areas, so that less and less healthy liver tissue remains. The fatty liver has a yellow greasy appearance and is often enlarged and swollen with fat. This fatty infiltration slows down the metabolism of body fat stores, which means that the liver burns fat less efficiently, resulting in weight gain and inability to lose weight. However some people can have a fatty liver without being overweight.

Answer 12

Fatty Liver: This is a condition where the liver is infiltrated by excess fat. This is found commonly in obese individual. If not reverse this could lead to nafld (non alcoholic fatty liver disease).

Answer 13

Fat in liver: Normal liver cells do not contain fat. Fatty liver cells do, and this is abnormal. Causes include diet, obesity, infections and predisposing conditions such as diabetes mellitus.

Answer 14

Fat infiltration : Several things can contribute to fatty infiltration of the liver including 1) excess weight over a long period of time, 2) pregnancy, 3) diet 4) medical conditions like diabetes, and 5) medications including chemotherapy. Depending on the contributing factors, some of the problem may be treated effectively with weight loss, tight glucose control, and/or dietary modification.

Answer 15

Cut out All Carbs: Body ability to store sugar low & sugar used, in small amts, before fats. Sugar (ie. All carbs) in food (beyond low ongoing needs) quickly converted by liver into fat & if liver unable to export fat fast enough; fatty liver results. Thus eliminate all carbs, including fruit, so liver has to convert fat back to sugar & ketones (quite healthy). Study dietdoctor, taubes, lustig, attia, fatheadmovie.

Answer 16

Fatty liver: Drugs, obesity, diabetes are some of the common causes.

Answer 17

Many: Several things can contribute to fatty infiltration of the liver including 1) excess weight over a long period of time, 2) pregnancy, 3) diet 4) medical conditions like diabetes, and 5) medications including chemotherapy. Depending on the contributing factors, some of the problem may be treated effectively with weight loss, tight glucose control, and/or dietary modification.

Answer 18

Fatty liver: Some fat in the liver is normal. But if fat makes up more than 5%-10% of the weight of your liver, you may have alcoholic or nonalcoholic liver disease. In some cases, these diseases can lead to serious complications.

Answer 19

Various: Though the exact cause is unknown, it is associated with conditions such as alcoholism, diabetes, overweight status and a poor diet.

Answer 20

Many causes: I would also add that there are a number of medications (such as Methotrexate & glucocorticoids) and toxins (such as phosphorus or mushroom poisoning) that can cause fatty liver changes. Infections can also cause fatty liver, such as hepatitis c & HIV infection.

Answer 21

You're doing great!: 1-3 pounds per week is generally a healthy rate of weight loss. Eat right (minimize fats; supplement fibers), exercise, and you should be fine. Roughly for every 3000 calories you lose, you drop a pound (that's 400 calories a day). Shoot for a reasonable weight goal in a reasonable time period--but consult your doctor if weight loss is involuntary or can't be explained.

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