questions about ALT/AST levels and fatty liver (non-alcoholic)?

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I had a blood test recently which showed elevated levels of ALT (132) I also have high cholesterol and triglycerides. I had an ultrasound done and some further blood tests (for hepatitis and auto-immune diseases) and came out negative. The ultrasound however does show a fatty liver. My gastroenterologist says that fatty liver DOES raise ALT / AST levels but my primary physician (cardiologist) says a fatty liver does NOT raise ALT/AST since there is fat on the liver to begin with. He just says my liver has a high turn-over rate with an inconclusive cause. I don't want to end up getting Cirrhosis. Who should I believe? What is the right answer?
fatty liver CAUSES cirrhosis over time
Sorry hun, you must be worried. I am a little confused you say your primary physician (cardiologist) ? Do you mean your gp or cardiologist? Anyway neither of them are a specialist in this area. A gastroenterologist specializes in this area, so he knows best, and
I would listen to him concerning my liver. The first thing that crosses their mind is always alcohol, the same as when you have lung problems, they assume that you smoke. I don't know that you can get cirrhosis from a fatty liver?? But definetly listen to your gastroenterologist and do not blame yourself for your body make up. To say inconclusive cause is negligence, do not settle for that. Perhaps it is because of fatty liver, also alcohol and some meds can also do it, but DO NOT settle for the inconclusive cause.  (+ info)

Does Diabetes cause my Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver?

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I had blood test and ultrasound and was diagnosed with Fatty Liver. But the doctor said even though I had cholestoral level of 200 that I did not have diabetes.

But I've read that fatty liver is linked to insulin resistence caused by Type 2 diabetes. I do have obesity as I am about 70 pounds overweight. I have lost 20 pounds in 1 month exercising everyday.

So is it possible it is linked to diabetes or is it something entirely different?
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Fatty liver?

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My healthy 23 year old son recently just went for a physical. He was having no problems. The doctor said his liver appeared enlarged and sent him for some blood work and an ultrasound. The doctor has now said that the ultrasound appeared normal and found nothing in the blood work, but want my son to have more blood work drawn to check his iron and saying may be a "fatty liver." My son does not drink and is not on any medications that might cause a fatty liver. He is about 6'tall and weighs about 220 so is slightly overweight. Does anyone have any ideas of what the doctor might be looking for and what could have cause the fatty liver? he used to take supplements like creatin several years ago when he was buff and went to the gym. Could that be related?
Fatty liver is caused because too much fat is being kept in the liver. It is not related to alcohol use, but to overweight and high cholesterol. Your son you say, is overweight.

A sonography of a fatty liver looks only "shinier" than the one of a normal liver, and usually is not bigger than a normal liver. It has no masses or irregularities. Radiologists and Gastroenterologists usually know how shiny a liver should look on a sonography and can suspect of that problem.  (+ info)

I have just been diagnosed by grade II fatty infiltration of liver. How serious is the matter?

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and what kind of treatment is required? I am also suffering from nonobstructive left renal calculus (3 mm in upper pole). I am non alcoholic. Please advise as soon as possible as my family and myself are quite worried.
You are aware that it is very advisable and okay to ask your doctor these things, right? Once he diagnosed you him or his nurse should have explained all of this to you and it is okay for you to call them and ask about it. I understand how hard it can be to think of these questions on the spot though. Best of luck to you, but get your answers from health care professionals. That is why they get paid.  (+ info)

fatty liver?

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I can't find any info. on fatty liver prior to pregnancy...only due to pregnancy in the last trimester.
Anyone know of any information sites that talk about the effects on a fatty liver(already diagnosed) related to becoming pregnant??
Here is a link for you:
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/Nonalcoholic-Steatohepatitis-NASH-Overview

I believe this is what you are talking about.

I hope this helps.  (+ info)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver decease, what?

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I was diagnosed with that decease just recently. To tell you the truth I have never heard of such thing before; I though liver problems were for those who drink or do drugs, but aparently not.
Besides exercise, pills and a balanced diet, does anyone have an idea on how to treat this
decease means die

i know that and im 12

DISEASE

learn to spell  (+ info)

I have a severe fatty liver disease (non alcoholic) and my levels are elevated on my liver?

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function tests. sometimes I get a lot of pain in my upper abdomen under the right hand side. In early January I will be going back to the doctors t get another liver function test, and I was told if it has gone up I will be referred to a specialist at a hospital.Now what I want to ask is, if left untreated will this lead to liver failure of my liver? I am worried here. The pain can get very bad sometimes. I do not drink alcohol nor am I obese. If my levels have gone higher what can this mean? can anyone help me please? I am a 39 year old female.
well derik funny you mentioned back pain cause I am on anti inflamitorys for my back as it can cause a lot of pain when I walk or excersise. so it might be conected as my liver is larger then normal and is putting presure on my back. ouch.
derrik I looked at the website and it has nothing to do with my condition.
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Is NASH (non alcoholic inflammed fatty liver) a life-long condition?

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My elevated liver enzymes and ultrasound showed that I have a mild NASH from high cholesterol and triglycerides. After 3 months of exercise/diet changes, I have normalized my liver enzymes. My gastroenterologist was pleased with the result. I have a question though...does this mean my NASH is gone? If it is, can it still come back if I my cholesterol/trigclyerides go back up? Is this a condition I have for life...will NASH be the reason why I can never be overweight or have high cholesterol in my entire life?
I figured to prevent it from coming back, I have to stay in my ideal weight and eat well/exercise. Guess it's also good for my heart, kill two birds with one stone.
you have answered your question. the causitive factor when recurs will cause the same effect.  (+ info)

Should I be concerned about NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)?

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My GP diagnosed this, as I started seeing him when I received blood tests with elevated liver enzymes. They continue to go up every time and he is pretty unphased about it. It is not related to hepatitis or alcohol. I am a little overweight but not obese and do not have any precursors for diabetes.

My right side, in the area of my liver is always aching and I wonder if I should get a second opinion. Could this be serious or the early stages of something worse?
I also had a colonoscopy and edoscopy and everything looks good.
*endoscopy
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Is it possible for a fatty liver (non alcohlic) to start to develope liver?

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failure in a short time? I do not drink and I do not have hep.so I am just woundering if a non alcoholic liver disease what I have can to to liver failuer in a short time? expecially if you keep eating fats in your diet? any advice?
thomas thank you for your answer but that is not what I asked. I asked if you can develope liver failure if you have a fatty liver with continuing to eat fats. I believe you do
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a range of conditions involving the liver that affect people who drink little or no alcohol.

The mildest type is simple fatty liver (steatosis), an accumulation of fat within your liver that usually causes no liver damage. A potentially more serious type, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is associated with liver-damaging inflammation and, sometimes, the formation of fibrous tissue. In some cases, this can progress either to cirrhosis, which can produce progressive, irreversible liver scarring, or to liver cancer.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects all age groups, including children. Most often, it's diagnosed in middle-aged people who are overweight or obese, and who may also have diabetes and elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

With the increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes in Western countries, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has become a growing problem. Although its true prevalence is unknown, some estimates suggest it may affect as many as one-third of American adults.

Because early-stage nonalcoholic fatty liver disease rarely causes any symptoms, it's often detected because of abnormal results of liver tests done for unrelated issues. Treatments for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease include weight loss, exercise, improved diabetes control and the use of cholesterol-lowering medications.  (+ info)

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