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Query: Hi doctor, I need help understanding the ultrasound result. I have talked to two of my doctors, who each had a different take on it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be happy to answer your query. Your ultrasonography report (attachments removed for patient identity protection) says mild changes are seen in your liver parenchyma in coarsened echotexture. Changes can be seen in the liver and other organs. Usually, aminotrans... Read Full »
I am morbidly obese with high ALT and AST. Do I have liver cirrhosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. My height is 175 cm, and I weigh about 135 kg morbid obese. I am recently diagnosed with grade-2 fatty liver size 16.5 apart from that everything is normal in abdominal ultrasound. LFT shows elevated bilirubin 1.7, ALT 93, AST 47, and GGT 60. All others are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from morbid obesity with grade-2 fatty liver. You are a known case of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. You have recently done fibroscan, and the rest has revealed that your TE scores 21... Read Full »
I noticed an unusual odor from my mother's body. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is been living with diabetes for about five years, and lately, I have noticed an unusual odor coming from her. I read that people with liver disease can sometimes have this distinct body odor. It made me think that this could be a sign of liver trouble. I know diabetes can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I can provide you with some general information on this topic. The connection between diabetes and liver disease is not direct, but they can coexist. Diabetes increases the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), wh... Read Full »
My ALT and AST levels are high. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. My ALT and AST levels are high. I recently lost weight, and my ALT has not changed. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some food plans are: Whole grains are very beneficial to consume. These can be in the form of bran, whole wheat bread or cereal, brown rice, whole grain pasta, and grains such as whole oats, wild rice, rye, oatmeal, and corn. They are also bene... Read Full »
Why do my blood results show high ferritin levels?
Query: Hello doctor, Last October, on a routine physical, I received a ferritin reading of 535 with all other CBC/ metabolic panel tests and Iron panel completely normal. A follow up six weeks later, still showed a raised ferritin of 448 and yet another showed two weeks after that at 575 (at time of the 5... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ferritin levels can vary from lab to lab. It also has a variation based on fasting status and time of the day when the sample is taken. Your ferritin levels are not alarmingly high. All the major workup are done and negative. Avoid alcohol intake if any. Your BMI i... Read Full »
What could be causing the persistent mid-abdominal pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing mild yet persistent pain on the right side of my middle abdomen. Upon undergoing a CT scan, the report revealed the presence of a fatty liver, along with the observation of a few mesenteric nodes. Given that my sister received a cancer diagnosis when her lymph n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am currently in the process of reviewing your case history and the attached file (attachments have been removed to protect the patient’s identity). I appreciate your patience, and I will provide you with a detailed response shortly... Read Full »
I am worried about my ultrasound results. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an upper abdominal ultrasound. Report stated very suboptimal scan, bowel gas shadowing and patient habits and subcostal position of organs. Visualized sections of liver are increased in echogenicity and a coarse echotexture. Portal vein demonstrates hepatopetal flow. Liver enlar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ultrasound does show hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration. No focal abnormality can be seen in the images provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, ultrasound has its limitation and is not able to see through the bowel gases and fat depth w... Read Full »
When will my raised liver enzymes come back to normal level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old and recently went for life insurance and they did a blood test on me. My results were normal except liver enzymes. AST 203, ALT 206, and GGT 281. Bilirubin 0.8 (apparently normal). I have been drinking heavily for a couple years, but quit about three weeks ago (the w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatitis. You need to worry. Once you stop alcohol, the levels should come down to normal in 6 to 8 weeks of complete abstinence. You should discuss with your doctor to prescribe you tablet Udiliv that contains Ursodeoxych... Read Full »
Is there any medicine available to reduce fatty liver?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a hypertensive and diabetic patient with FBS 100 to 110, PPBS 120 to 130, HbA1c 5.3 (last measured), taking Glyciphage 1 gm, Telmisartan 40, and Amlodipine 5 mg. Clinical BP 150/100, just after clinic 125/78, at home 115/75. Fatty liver II, prostrate 25 CC (no problem urinating, n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For the treatment of fatty liver, first of all, I need to know your liver function test. If you have your recent liver function test (LFT) reports please attach it. If not done yet, please get it done and write back to me. Read Full »
I have been recently diagnosed with grade 3 fatty liver. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. I have been recently diagnosed with grade 3 fatty liver, and I am apprehensive about my liver health. Can you please suggest me medicines for my grade 3 fatty liver? I am also hypertensive and take medication for the same.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For fatty liver, the underlying cause must be established, like it can be due to alcohol consumption taking extra calories or obesity. If there is any alcohol consumption, it should be stopped. The underlying hepatitis B and C status a... Read Full »