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Ultrasound report of ruq says; "hepatic parenchymal echogenicity is within upper limits of normal; no focal lesions identified." am i at risk for nafld? no drinking, i am obese, female, 21 cholecystectomy at age 15. pain in back, biley liquid stool?
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"Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" (NAFLD) has unknown causes, but is associated with obesity, and can evolve to cirrhosis in advanced cases. Treatment is usually management of obesity, so see your internist for weight management options.
Answered 6/23/2021
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