Enlarged liver

[Rawdy]

Hi I have been told I have a mildly enlarged liver and fatty liver. The ultrasound was private and wasn't the best at relaying information.

I knew I had a fatty liver but the enlarged bit has got me really worried. I don't know what it means.

I've googled it but had to stop because it was taking me down alsorts of scary roads.

Paul.

[kensimmons]

It is my understanding that fatty liver can be cured with an improved diet.

Google "Fatty Liver Diet Books" and buy one and eat those foods only for a while and you should be find. And don't drink either for a year or two.

This is just one example.

amazon.com/Complete-Fatty-L...

I am not a doctor, this is casual internet message board advice and nothing more.

[Rawdy in reply to kensimmons]

It was measured at 14.8 is that enlarged?

[Corin1950]

HiThere’s a lot of info on the British Liver Trust website about fatty liver and they recommend a Mediterranean diet.

There’s a useful one page reminder of a liver friendly diet on this site

fattyliverfoundation.org

I too have fatty liver ( shown on US and Fibroscan) and was advised by a specialist to treat it by losing weight and exercise. Since adopting this diet and giving up alcohol, I’ve lost a few pounds so hoping to see a reduction in the fat in my liver when I’m next checked.

[Readlots]

Hi Rawdy, my understanding is that having an enlarged liver is all part of fatty liver disease so I don’t think they are telling your anything worse than you already knew. As Ken says, fatty liver can be turned around with a healthy diet. As my liver consultant tells me ‘less carbs’.

[Corin1950]

Here’s the link to the Trust

healthunlocked.com/redirect...

[Rawdy]

My portal vein is 10mm

[Rawdy]

That's its normal between 7 and 15mm