Fatty liver disease in the absence of alcohol use is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Causative factors remain obesity, type 1 diabetes, old age, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Two subtypes of this disease are non-alcoholic fatty liver and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Usually, patients get it diagnosed during a routine blood test. Liver biopsy can rule out the cause in severe conditions. Treatment modality is through lifestyle changes like weight loss, diet changes, and exercise.
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Can nonalcoholic fatty liver disease be life-threatening?
Query: Hello doctor, Hemoglobin: 14.3, platelets: 174000, SGOT: 38.9, SGPT: 65.0 and vitamin D: 23.6. All other reports are normal. Read Full »
Answer: 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 help... Read Full »
My 13 year old has grade-1 fatty liver. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 13 years old. He has grade-1 fatty liver. SGPT 149 and SGOT 70. His cholesterol is also high at 230 and triglyceride is 200. LDL 140. Blood pressure around 150/87 but varies a lot and comes down to 125/80. Pulse is always above 90. His height is good around 5 feet 7 inches an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All of these symptoms are suggesting metabolic-X syndrome. In the long run, if not controlled then there is a high risk of developing complications, like diabetes and heart problems. The best suggestion I can give is to see a good endocrinologist and follow up with him,... Read Full »
My son has had a dry cough for the last three weeks. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is eight years old. He has dry cough from last three weeks. The doctor prescribed him one week of Erythromycin, followed by one week of Azithromycin. But he still has no relief. The cough increases in the early morning at about 3 AM. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is no fever or nasal discharge, then he might be asthmatic. In which case, he will need a bronchodilator and inhaled anti-inflammatory agents. The type of medicine depends on the frequency and severity of the cough, as well as episodes of night cough. His we... Read Full »
Is it necessary to avoid both saturated and unsaturated fats in NAFLD patient?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom is suffering from NAFLD. Is she supposed to avoid both saturated fats and unsaturated fats? Can she eat nuts like cashew and groundnut? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dear, she may take unsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils or cod liver oil, etc. Avoid spicy food and saturated fats. Vitamin E and Vitamin C are useful to reduce fat in the liver. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week in case of acidi... Read Full »
Can frequent bowel issues and low Hb be signs of bowel cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. My height is 5 feet and 7 inches, and I weigh about 191 pounds. For the past four to five years, I am suffering from indigestion. This got more serious in the recent years. It used to occur three to four times every week, especially after lunch. I sought medica... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, you are most likely having NAFLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). It is caused by an increased fat and carbohydrate intake leading to a fatty liver. Over a long time, like 20 years, it can lead to liver failure and cancer of the liver. You al... Read Full »
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