Recent NAFLD Diagnosis at 32

[nhussain03]

During last flu season I came down really bad with the flu, I could barely get up for two weeks, O2 SATs dropped below 92%. The GP just said it was normal, just taken had a bad hit with the virus. I decided to get a baseline private Blood test and what it showed was borderline Lipids mainly LDL/HDL, Total cholesterol about 10% from the top of the reference range. ALT showed 61. I followed up with a GP however they said while it is NAFLD just adopt a health lifestyle and then do a blood test in a year.

Reading this forum however I notice a lot of people get Liver Scans(Ultrasound or Fibro), is it worth doing one of those? I cannot see my GP referring me for one but I would consider paying for one if it was worth it. I am based in the Midlands if you do have any suggestions. My BMI at the moment is 30, but I am actively loosing weight now(through diet and exercise.)

[BritishLiverTrust6 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Hi nhussain03,

Welcome to the forum! I have edited your post to remove detailed test results as the British Liver Trust ask that users do NOT post detailed test results or ask for specific comment on such. Test results vary according to both the individual’s whole health and the laboratory analysing the results and should always be interpreted by the user’s own doctors/health care professionals.”

Here is the link to information about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on our website, which you may find useful:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If you are in the UK and would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday 9am to 3pm and Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm on 0800 652 7330 excluding bank holidays.

Best wishes

British Liver Trust