Fatty Liver

I'm not sure why folk advise avoiding statins (similar on another recent thread). They are a wonder drug as far as I'm concerned helping to lower cholesterol which is a killer. My doctor suggested I start to take them which I did, and I've had zero side effects and my cholesterol is lowered to a very safe level. Ditto my DH. There are too many folk who give their personal advice without any medical training or knowing much about the OP.

The liver is a very dynamic orgn and recovers well when treated kindly. Weight loss is a good idea - more fruit & veg reduces the inclination to eat bread, biscuits pastry etc. - more healthy nutients to help recovery and fewer calories.

I would avoid the statins like the plague and have a go at eating a low carb diet and doubling your walking for 2-3 months, get new blood tests, see how you go.
It's an inflammatory disease, possibly from diabetes, possibly from a viral infection; not necessarily your drinking habits

Are you sure she heard the doc correctly? Was she just covering up her shame - I might have done the same!

My friend who drinks a bottle of a wine a night came back from the doctors, who said she had non- alcoholic fatty liver 🤔

Yes non alcoholic and a super snacker I guess that’s the reason. Just knocked me for six! Thank you for comments and thoughts

Is it non alcoholic fatty liver disease? As that clearly has nothing to do with alcohol consumption.

I have it, but in my case, it was caused by a very rare complication from having glandular fever. Nothing to do with alcohol in my case, as I don't drink. My hospital consultant said I had just been very unlucky.

Good advice Madmeg.

Hello 60no

I too was diagnosed with this at age 60. It is true that I was quite a heavy drinker (with multiple excuses for being so). I wonder what the supposed cause is for yours? I was also told that it was "easily reversible" if I stopped drinking. I didn't know that statins were of any assistance and didn't have them. In fact I didn't have any drugs for this.

I did my research and learnt that this disease can be due to excess weight and insufficient physical exercise. Although I did cut down on alcohol, I also added more exercise (short walks every other day) and lost some weight. In a matter of months the fatty liver was no more!

So ask your GP what he/she thinks has caused the disease and what changes in lifestyle you should make.

Good luck.