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Is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease life-threatening?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At December 21, 2017
Reviewed AtFebruary 19, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Hemoglobin: 14.3, platelets: 174000, SGOT: 38.9, SGPT: 65.0 and vitamin D: 23.6. All other reports are normal.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You seem to be suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This does not require any special treatment. I suggest you avoid painkillers and alcohol and reduce weight if you are obese. I would also recommend you test for hepatitis B and C. I hope it helps you.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Is this life-threatening? Will it cause liver cirrhosis? I am very tense since I read the reports. Please give an answer to my doubts.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

This is not life-threatening at your stage. It can progress to liver cirrhosis if it worsens. Do not worry. Do as I suggested. You will be fine.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anshul Varshney
Dr. Anshul Varshney

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