Talk:Fatty liver

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I am a 56 year old female, I was recently told I have a fatty liver? So now what? My doctor didn't do any testing,it was discovered on a CT that was done to rule out lung cancer. I had breast cancer (stage 4) 10 yrs. ago. Needless to say I am a survivor. But what do I do? What do I need to do? All the Dr.said was lose weight. But I can't do any diet pills because of my blood pressure. Is part of this because of the Kemo I took for the cancer? I'm over weight, but 5'10 and 250 I know that is not good but it's not that bad......no tests for diebetes, or cholesterol. I did have hepitits c four yrs ago....but, I really don't think that is what this this is all about. I would be intrested in any information that would truly be of help.

To whomever left the message immediately preceding this one:

You seem to have a lot of medical questions, and the person who probably most understands your medical history is your doctor. You mentioned that (s)he did not give you much information, well then ask more questions! I would encourage you to find the records of your ultrasounds (or whichever procedure it was that suggested a diagnosis of fatty liver) and take them to your doctor, and ask questions until you are satisfied that you know what is going on with your body. You mentioned that you are clinically obese, and that you have a history of hepatitis C. Both of these things cause fatty liver disease. Though your BMI is not far above average, your hight/weight combonation is not within the codifies "healthy range". It would without a doubt be beneficial to your health if you would be able to excersize and eat in a more healthy manner (I am generalizing here: you know better than me if you are eating right or active enough, take charge of your lifestyle!) Also, you stated that you "had" hepatitis C about 4 years ago. Unfortunately, hepatitis C is a lifelong disease. With proper treament, your symptoms may fade, but know that you will carry the virus for hepC forever. The virus will continue to have the capacity to damage your liver, and will be communicable (that is, you will be able to pass it on to others) for your entire life. This is not a death sentence, many people live long fruitful lives with hepC, but it is a call to action. You should still be following the original rregimen your doctor gave you 4 years ago. It is also important to tell your current doctor that you have hepatitis C, as it may inform his approach to your particular condition. As for the chemotherapy drugs, it is possible that some of the medicines were hepatotoxic (treatment varies from person to person, it is difficult to say without knowing which drugs you took specifically), this is something to ask your oncologist. And remember, wikipedia is a wonderful repository of information, but it does not take the place of a diagnostitician. Please see your doctor and ask him or her all of the questions you posed on this page.Tuckerekcut 22:48, 28 April 2006 (UTC)