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Doctors for Fatty liver / Liver problems in Pune
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Fatty liver means excess fat in liver cells. It is often linked to weight gain, diabetes, high cholesterol or alcohol. It usually has no symptoms but can progress to liver damage. Other liver problems include hepatitis and jaundice. Weight loss and treating the cause can reverse early fatty liver.
Gastroenterology doctors in Pune
Common symptoms
- Often no symptoms
- Tiredness
- Discomfort in the upper right abdomen
- Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Dark urine
See a doctor urgently if
- Yellow eyes with fever or confusion
- Vomiting blood
- Black stools
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Severe drowsiness
Frequently Asked Questions
Which doctor treats fatty liver?
A gastroenterologist or hepatologist (liver specialist) treats fatty liver and other liver diseases.
Can fatty liver be reversed?
Early fatty liver can often be reversed with weight loss, exercise, avoiding alcohol and controlling sugar and cholesterol.
Which tests check the liver?
Liver function tests (LFT), an ultrasound and sometimes a FibroScan to measure liver stiffness.
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