About Fatty Liver
Fatty liver means extra fat buildup in the liver. It is often linked with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and sedentary lifestyle.
Fatty Liver symptoms
- often no symptoms
- fatigue
- right upper abdominal discomfort
Common causes of Fatty Liver
- obesity
- diabetes
- high cholesterol
- alcohol
- poor diet
Fatty Liver treatment options
- Consult a doctor for high liver enzymes, diabetes, obesity, jaundice, abdominal swelling, or persistent pain.
Safe home care for Fatty Liver
- weight loss if overweight
- exercise
- avoid alcohol
- control diabetes and cholesterol
Emergency signs for Fatty Liver
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Fatty Liver
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Fatty Liver.
Lab tests for Fatty Liver
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
From Rs. 2,880
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
From Rs. 2,250
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Methemoglobin
Methemoglobin level test.
From Rs. 4,050
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
From Rs. 4,050