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I will bump this up because I have a fatty liver, and I don't know if I should worry about it. I had my appendix out in 2009 and the surgeon said, among other things, that I have a fatty liver. He said many people do and not to worry. So I didn't.
Fast forward to now, and my last blood tests revealed some wonky numbers in the liver department. I'm doing a low carb diet, and cutting out alcohol for a month and being retested.
I'm not really worried, but I'm wondering how common this affliction is, and if anyone else had this lead to something more serious?
Fatty liver disease is common in alcoholics. But not all fatty liver is related to chronic alcohol consumption. Obesity can lead to fatty liver too. It can -lead- to serious illness, it's more of a warning signal that you need to make some changes, *before* there are problems.
Make sure you're getting enough fiber now that you're going low carb. You might adjust that, and instead of low-carb (which is a broad variety of foods) try low-starch and low-refined sugar, with no artificial sweeteners at all. That way you can still have plenty of fiber-rich foods - which by definition involve more carbs than you'll typically get on a low-carb diet. You'll want to make sure you're hydrating yourself this summer too, and get some kind of aerobic exercise every day in addition to just walking around being you
Fatty liver disease is common in alcoholics. But not all fatty liver is related to chronic alcohol consumption. Obesity can lead to fatty liver too. It can -lead- to serious illness, it's more of a warning signal that you need to make some changes, *before* there are problems.
Make sure you're getting enough fiber now that you're going low carb. You might adjust that, and instead of low-carb (which is a broad variety of foods) try low-starch and low-refined sugar, with no artificial sweeteners at all. That way you can still have plenty of fiber-rich foods - which by definition involve more carbs than you'll typically get on a low-carb diet. You'll want to make sure you're hydrating yourself this summer too, and get some kind of aerobic exercise every day in addition to just walking around being you
What causes me concern is why, since I am neither obese or alcoholic.
Genetics play a part in fatty liver disease. It's not the only criteria - just as obesity is not the only criteria. You could be eating too many fats even if you're not obese, and it'd affect your liver. You might have a metabolic disorder.
Since the last time you had yourself tested prior to recently was 2009, you might want to check your family history and see if there's a pattern of fatty liver in there. Regardless of the cause, since many of the triggers are just that - triggers - rather than direct causes.
And do please have a doctor take a look to find out what's going on.
Do you drink a lot of soft drinks, flavored beverages, ice teas with sugar or high fructose corn syrup or artificial sugar substitutes in them? Such as aspertame?
I've a friend with fatty liver syndrome who doesn't drink alcohol but consumes a lot of the aforementioned beverages and was told to cut them out to create a healthier liver.
Plain water, maybe with some fresh lime or lemon, is your friend--and your liver will thank you.
Do you drink a lot of soft drinks, flavored beverages, ice teas with sugar or high fructose corn syrup or artificial sugar substitutes in them? Such as aspertame?
I've a friend with fatty liver syndrome who doesn't drink alcohol but consumes a lot of the aforementioned beverages and was told to cut them out to create a healthier liver.
Plain water, maybe with some fresh lime or lemon, is your friend--and your liver will thank you.
No, I drink no sodas or flavored beverages with artificial sweetener.
Genetics play a part in fatty liver disease. It's not the only criteria - just as obesity is not the only criteria. You could be eating too many fats even if you're not obese, and it'd affect your liver. You might have a metabolic disorder.
Since the last time you had yourself tested prior to recently was 2009, you might want to check your family history and see if there's a pattern of fatty liver in there. Regardless of the cause, since many of the triggers are just that - triggers - rather than direct causes.
And do please have a doctor take a look to find out what's going on.
I am following a course of treatment with my doctor, but I was hoping to hear from others who have been treated for this.
I am following a course of treatment with my doctor, but I was hoping to hear from others who have been treated for this.
My husband had a mild case which was picked up by his endocrinologist. What the endo said was that too many carbs are a common cause of fatty liver, if it's not heavy alcohol use. We rarely drink, so it was the carbs. After six weeks of controlling carb intake, all liver functions are now normal. He hasn't had a repeat ultrasound.
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