I have pain in upper right abdomen with grade 1 fatty liver and vitamin B12 deficiency. Please help.

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The CT abdomen scan is showing mild fatty changes in the liver and a left inguinal hernia. The ultrasound scan abdomen is showing fatty changes in the liver. The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy report is showing a small hiatus hernia. The blood test is showing upper limit of normal SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase) and SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase). The contrast CT scan images of the abdomen are viewed.

The fatty changes in the liver are not significant. Such fatty changes are visualized in many people. However, if you are having a high-fat diet or alcohol regularly then you need to discuss with your doctors and take precautions.

The hiatus hernia is a small herniation of the stomach above the diaphragm. This causes discomfort on bending down. Please avoid bending frequently, avoid lying down for two to three hours after a meal. Avoid smoking. Take meals in small amounts, if you feel discomfort when eating too much.

For the left inguinal hernia, you need to consult a surgeon and take an opinion. It might need surgery and repair.

Coming to the pain, it is possible that the hernia can cause pain in the lower abdomen. At the same time, other causes of weakness need to be discussed. It will help to know if you got a complete blood test done (other than given liver tests and vitamin B12 test) and if there are other areas that need attention.