Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Internal Medicine
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Hello doctor,
I am 51 years old and have been diagnosed with an enlarged liver showing fatty changes grade-3. Is it life threatening?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
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:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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