A member asked:

My daughter has 8.5yrs, she is is 141cm heigh and has 47kg. doc saw greasy liver on ultrasound, can it be reversed with lifestyle or is it forever? should she be tested for a1c and tsh ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, she is obese so she needs to lose weight with diet and exercise. If fatty liver is mild then it can be reversible. If there are no clinical symptoms or signs to suggest diabetes mellitus or hypothyroidism then further testing may not be indicated. Good luck to your daughter.

Answered 9/19/2023

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