A member asked:

I am 33years old. my bmi is 43. i just had my fifth child. i have been diagnosed with severe fatty liver from a ct scan. what can i do to help this?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Weight loss: Weight loss, slowly but surely, via healthy nutrition & regular exercise is best way to solve fatty liver. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/basics/definition/con-20027761 for more info on fatty liver. However, morbid obesity as defined as BMI greater than 40, also qualifies one for bariatric surgery. In meantime, avoid alcohol & acetamihophen

Answered 3/9/2015

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

U have to lose wt: high protein/low carb diet,about 1200 cal/day and a regular walking program.Little by little,the fat melts away.Good luck.

Answered 5/18/2016

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