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Fatty Liver Grades

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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Dr. Sangeeta Milap

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 »

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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 »

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Dr. Ghulam Fareed

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