Liver Health : Fatty Liver Symptoms

The most common symptom of a fatty liver is a lack of symptoms, because problems with a fatty liver are most often found in blood tests. Find out why an ultrasound will discover most liver problems with information from a doctor in this free video on fatty liver symptoms.

Expert: Dr. Peter Kramer
Bio: Dr. Peter Kramer attended medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and graduated with a medical doctorate in 1998.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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[tonyurmate]

Ive just found out my triglycerdies are 492,and my colesterol is 6.28,also their is a raised fat in my liver. my liver function is good. the problem is I drink too much,but since I found out my bloods ive stopped drinking,just two days now. the best part for me is I told my doctor everything,about how much I drink and how often,its like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I drink alone at night while watching tv,now I need help. im going to give AA a call,wish me luck! keep u posted.

[karuru5]

Fatty liver can certainly lead to liver failure, and can be treated apparently with phosphatidal choline (PPC). Google lef.org and fatty liver, 2004. Yes, weight loss is a great idea, but this video understates the danger, and totally disagrees with my doctor and my readings. Usually the issue is diagnosed via elevated liver enzymes in blood tests, which indicate that liver cells have been damaged. Too ignore that makes absolutely NO sense.

[pris72]

I had several lesions show up on a CT scan recently. I was told they could be hemangioma's, fatty liver or something else. My PCP acted as if it's no big deal, even though I have URQ pain and nausea. My latest liver function test was normal, but I have had elevated enzymes off and on since 1991.

[Rocketronnie7]

Can a liver ultrasound show the full liver?

[LongshanksSid]

I've just been diagnosed with fatty liver and got raised enzymes, I've so worried and this clip is about the only one that has explained it to me in a positive way, Thanks Doc for your work :o)

[sundayschool2]

misleading information! our dad died from untreated fatty liver disease. If your parent has dementia symptoms schedule a fatty liver ultrasound for them. Untreated, ongoing fatty liver disease can release toxins to the brain which in turn causes causes the affected person to be confused, experience memory loss and have other ongoing problems.

[whatzerface929]

@whatzerface929 I meant to say in the above, the pain was in the RIGHT upper quadrant, not left. Sorry!

[whatzerface929]

@californiadajatt Not being a doctor, I can't tell you what you need to do other than to see a doctor about your questions/concerns. Don't put it off, even without insurance. My sister put it off, as she also had no insurance, and it turned out the symptoms she was experiencing were caused by cancer that had spread to her liver from another area. I can tell you my doctor put me on a low carb diet to help with weight loss & may result in the liver getting rid of extra fat & returning to normal.

[whatzerface929]

Fatty liver MIGHT have no symptoms but in my case, it did, & I'm glad b/c I was able to start doing something about it. I started having an occasional dull pain in the left upper quadrant of my abdomen. It felt pretty harmless, much like it could just be gas. But a few months later it became chronic dull pain & that's when I knew something was up. I had an ultrasound & they saw it was fatty liver. Now I'm on a life change diet (I am overweight) & am exercising. Don't ignore pain!