Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My husband has fatty liver stage 3. His age 28, height 5.5 and weight 209 pounds. How do we cure this disease? Please help.
Thanks.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
The ultrasound shows grade III fatty liver, which means there is a high amount of fat buildup in his liver. The good news is that this stage is still reversible if proper action is taken now. His weight puts him in the obese range, and that is the main reason for the fatty liver. The cholesterol is also high, and the blood sugar of 111 mg/dL suggests early insulin resistance or borderline pre-diabetes. These three, obesity, cholesterol, and mild sugar elevation together form what is called metabolic syndrome, which is a common cause of fatty liver at a young age. The treatment is mostly lifestyle-based, and medicines are usually not needed unless other problems are present.
The target should be to lose seven to 10 percent of his body weight over the next few months. Weight loss is the single most effective way to reduce liver fat and reverse the disease. He should completely avoid sugar, sweets, soft drinks, fast food, fried items, and bakery products. A 40-minute brisk walk or light exercise at least 5 days a week is essential. Yoga, swimming, cycling, or gym workouts are also good options. Physical activity not only helps reduce weight but also improves liver metabolism and cholesterol. He should check liver function tests (LFTs), lipid profile, HbA1c (for diabetes), and vitamin D and B12 levels every three to six months.
If cholesterol remains high after two to three months of lifestyle changes, a statin may be prescribed, these are safe and protect both the liver and heart. The scan also mentions a small swelling near the gut. This usually settles on its own with rest, fluids, and sometimes mild pain-relief medication. It is not serious, but if the pain persists, he should have it reviewed by a doctor. The leg pain he has could be from excess weight, poor posture, vitamin D and B12 deficiency, and joint pain, all of which are treatable.
I hope this information will help you.
Thanks.
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Answered byDr. Amandeep Singh Arneja
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