Fatty liver grades are based on the amount of fat in the liver.
Grade 0- The liver is completely normal and healthy.
Grade 1- The liver has up to 2% fat, but this is not harmful.
Grade 2- The liver has between 2 and 5% fat. This is not harmful.
Grade 3- The liver has between 5 and 25% fat. This is serious but not life-threatening.
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Query: Hello doctor, Is hepatomegaly with grade I fatty infiltration in the liver of a 27-year-old female a cause for serious concern? Kindly clarify. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before offering any specific advice, I would like to have a complete understanding of your medical history and the symptoms you are currently experiencing. Only with this information can I provide you with further guidance. Regarding hepatomegaly with Grade I fatt... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with fatty liver. Will medical marijuana help me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am diagnosed with a fatty liver. I just quit drinking, and the doctor mentioned exercising and eating more healthily. Is medical marijuana an alternative to help with my anxiety? I am not sure if medical marijuana would continue to do damage to my liver. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will help you in solving your concern. Fatty liver is a common condition nowadays. You have a habit of drinking alcohol, so by drinking excess alcohol, you have alcoholic liver disease, which is fatty liver. In fatty liver, fat accumulates in hepatocytes. So, you mus... Read Full »
My liver ultrasound report reads red fatty changes. What does it mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an ultrasound of the liver that resulted in a red fatty change with coarsened echotexture without a focal lesion identified. I also had a hectic function panel done, and everything was normal except for the alanine aminotransferase (ALT), which was 62 U/L, supposed to be under 41 U/... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your short history and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I have a few more questions to ask, 1) What are your body weight and height or if you know your BMI (basal metabolic index)? 2) Do you have a history of alcohol ... Read Full »