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11/18/09 08:09 AM

"A CT scan showed I have a severe fatty liver. Can this be corrected with diet and exercise?"
Asked By: grannyof2  
Category: Heart Disease and Diabetes

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I recently had the CT scan for anothe problem, but was told I have a severe fatty liver. I have high blood pressure and cholestorol and a history of heart dicease in my family. I have been following a low carbohydrate, low sugar, low fat diet. Can this severe fatty liver be reversed?

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11/20/09 10:09 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

There are no medical or surgical treatments for fatty liver, but there are some steps you can take that may help prevent or reverse some of the damage. In general, treatment for a fatty liver include:

  • Lose weight – safely! That usually means losing about one or two pounds a week

  • Lower your triglycerides through diet, medication or both

  • Avoid alcohol

  • Control your blood glucose

  • Eat a balanced, healthy diet

  • Increase your physical activity

  • Get regular checkups from a doctor who specializes in liver care

    Talk with a registered dietitian about establishing an individualized meal and exercise plan. He or she can help you control your blood glucose as well as prevent further progression of the fatty liver. With agressive treatment, there may be some reversal of the fatty liver.

    Take care.

    • Answered By: Liz Quintana
    Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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