Is Fatty Liver considered as Liver Damage?

[idyllic420]

Is fatty liver also considered as alcoholic liver damage? or is the advanced stages of fibrosis and cirrhosis considered as alcoholic liver damage. I'm trying to figure out what stage I'm at since I was diagnosed with Alcoholic Liver Damage and Anxiety in January. The GP did not tell anything else or did not refer me to a specialist. His only recommendation was not to drink alcohol.

[Hidden]

Fatty liver is liver damage in it's mildest form and is completely curable if you give up alcohol and fatty, sugary foods and instead opt for a healthy diet, and exercise. But it's a life long commitment because going back to old habits will bring on the return of it and eventually the liver will reach a point of not being able to tolerate any more punishment of toxins and won't be able to regenerate then you would be in trouble. So look after your liver NOW and it will look after you then you can stop worrying. Alcohol causes anxiety so another good reason to give it up!

Laura

[YummyBear in reply to Hidden]

I was diagnosed with fatty liver by an Ultrasound in 2003 due to colic. My GP had no knowledge of this condition. The Gastro Consultant recommended a Statin and a healthier diet. No other management was needed. I never suffered any pain nor discomfort, except occasional colic. Fast forward to 2014 when I asked for my liver to be checked; U/S in April 2014 showed Liver was Normal. One year later, in April 2015 I had a scan for back pain. Report showed Liver size normal with Irregular outline of underlying cirrhotic change. Referred to Gastro; after many tests, I was told I had Cirrhosis, I was shocked to the core! I have twice-yearly U/S plus Endoscopy, no change since 2003. I have Never drank alcohol and am not overweight. In my experience, I doubt that Non Alcoholic Liver Disease is entirely curable. Alas, I will never understand "Why in 1 year" my liver went from being "Normal", to having "Cirrhosis", unless the Sonographer or the Radiologist made an error in reporting.

[Hidden]

Hello,

A fatty liver can result from many things, alcohol is just one of the causes.

It is really important that you are given an explanation as to what stage of liver damage you have - blood tests, ultrasounds and fibroscans can help determine this. It is also important that you are referred to a liver specialist, if this is appropriate, so that you can have the correct management and followup.

Here are some links which may be useful:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

regards

[Roy1955]

You need to ask your Dr if its "only" fatty liver ar a more advance liver disease.Your bodys definatly telling you to quit the booze before it's too late!!!!!

Next step is full on cirrhosis if you keep on drinking.

GP tests have limitations so if you feel that you need more info ask for a referral to a specialist who can give you better advice.