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Despite of breast cancer, my mother is normal. Is that true?
Query: Hi doctor,My mother told us five years ago that she has NASH and has a few months to live. However, she is still active, but one and a half years ago, she told her grandchildren and me that she had breast cancer and had a few months to live. Since she has had NASH and she gets drained every two week... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As she performs ascites tapping every two weeks, that means the liver is failing. Liver failure is a serious condition with high mortality. Breast cancer is manifested with swelling in the breast and may lead to weight loss and anorexia. S... Read Full »
Can NASH progress to cirrhosis due to drastic weight loss?
Query: I was diagnosed with NASH 6 years ago but not given any proper advice except lose weight. A Fibroscan reading of 4.3 (3 years back) and I was not told anything just given the paper readout. Last year, my Fibroscan was 6.6. And I was told “live your life” don’t worry. 2 months ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. I welcome you to icliniq. The diagnosis of NASH (non-alcoholic steato hepatitis) means there was presence of inflammation in the liver. Which should be evident on ALT (alanine transaminase) more than 1.5x normal or AST (aspartate aminotransferase) more than 1.5x normal, while excluding othe... Read Full »
Please suggest an opinion on my fiber scan and CT scan reports of liver.
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to get a second opinion on a fiber scan, and CT scan reports I received. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your fibroscan result are suggestive of NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis). But there are multiple artifacts in the results so the results could be wrong. To help you better I would need ... Read Full »
Kindly help me interpret my liver USG report.
Query: Hello doctor, Four months before, I was diagnosed with fatty liver, slightly elevated fasting sugar and the level of total cholesterol. My current medications are tablet Viboliv 500 daily two times in a restricted diet and Nexpro RD. I had consumed spicy foods rarely. In the last four months, I lost... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fatty liver disease is also known as NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), which may progress to NAFLD that is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. However, the critical concern lies in determining whether fibrosis or cirrhosis is developing and whether the condition ... Read Full »
What is the reason for persistent high FBS even after medication?
Query: Hello doctor, My FBS used to be around 100-115 while on Metformin 500 mg twice daily (diabetic and PCOS). Recently I have been tired, and feeling hot in the nights, getting night sweats. My FBS was between 150-165 and I visited my doctor and some tests confirmed and he diagnosed me with NASH and put... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to wait at least two weeks to know whether the drug is working or not. Do regular exercise and yoga. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid irregular meals, please check whether you are suffering from hypothyroidism or metab... Read Full »
What is the most common reason for raised liver enzymes?
Query: Hi doctor,My husband is 26 years old. He is currently taking tablet Lamotrigine 25 mg, Alprazolam 1 mg, and Buspirone 5 mg. His blood investigations show ALT is 102, AST is 55, and alkaline phosphatase is 128. He does not have any symptoms. What do these values mean? What should we do now?Kindly giv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.The report shows that your husband's liver enzymes are raised.From the history provided in his reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), he is overweight with a BMI (body mass index) of about 29 and consumes alcohol. He is al... Read Full »
How to treat grade 2 fatty liver with right abdominal pain and elevated LFT?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from grade ll fatty liver with right side abdominal pain. And today's LFT report high parameters are AST-50, ALT- 88, and lactate dehydrogenase - 635. Please advice. I am currently taking Ayurvedic medications. I have also done KFT, CBC, lipid profile, thyroid, and su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your labs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and yes, it shows raised LFTs (liver function test). It is suggestive of NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), which is basically fats in the liver leading to hepatitis. Do you drink alcohol? Kind... Read Full »