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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called NAFLD, is a term used for various liver diseases affecting individuals who consume no to little alcohol. It usually does not result in any symptoms, but it can result in tiredness, upper right abdominal pain, splenomegaly, and jaundice. Obesity, high blood sugar levels, high triglycerides, and insulin resistance are believed to be the risk factors.

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Can I have NAFLD as my liver is fatty?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39 year old male. My height is 5'2"and weight is 136.6 lbs. Today through USG I came to know that my liver is fatty (grade 1 diffuse fatty liver). I am very much worried and I do not drink alcohol. I have been taking Omega-3, protein powder and multivitamin supplements for the last...  Read Full »

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Dr. Vasavada Bhavin Bhupendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. But, you need to be worked up. Get liver function tests, HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) and HCV (hepatitis C virus) antibody test done. If all the above tests come normal, then nothing to worry, but do not igno...  Read Full »

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