HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does These Liver Test Indicate?

I am 65 years male, height 5'6", weight 67 k.gs, no deceases so far ; consumes 60 ml alcohol daily past 10 years. My blood tests revealed MCV 99, MCH 32.7; Ultrasound screening says: Liver-normal in size(128 mm) with increase in parenchymal echotexture is seen. No I.H.B.D./ focal lesions. What is your advice?
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hello

Ultrasound findings may suggests fatty liver.Fatty liver is indicated by increased parenchymal echotexture of liver.
Fatty liver is due to deposition of fat within liver cells.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It usually reverse with treatment of underlying cause.
Fatty changes in liver may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,metabolic disorder etc.
Fatty liver may be due to alcohol intake in your case.
Try to avoid alcohol completely.

You may need further investigations like random blood sugar,liver function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME.
You should avoid saturated fat and go for brisk walk regularly.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Alcohol abuse


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does These Liver Test Indicate?

Hello Ultrasound findings may suggests fatty liver.Fatty liver is indicated by increased parenchymal echotexture of liver. Fatty liver is due to deposition of fat within liver cells. Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It usually reverse with treatment of underlying cause. Fatty changes in liver may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,metabolic disorder etc. Fatty liver may be due to alcohol intake in your case. Try to avoid alcohol completely. You may need further investigations like random blood sugar,liver function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME. You should avoid saturated fat and go for brisk walk regularly. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan