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Is enlarged liver with grade 3 fatty changes serious?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 51 years old and have been diagnosed with an enlarged liver showing fatty changes grade-3. Is it life threatening?

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Fatty liver change is a progressive condition that leads to liver cirrhosis after years if not managed properly. Risk factors include obesity, high cholesterol, and alcohol. Please provide me with your alcohol intake history and your lipid profile and liver function tests. I suggest:

  1. Treat high cholesterol.
  2. Decrease the weight.
  3. Avoid alcohol.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 12, 2018
Reviewed AtJune 12, 2024

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