Question: How do I tell what stage I am in having been diag. with fatty liver disease cirhosis and being given a prescription of ursodiol? YYYY@YYYY I don't know how to put stuff in files on the computer. I was curious with how long I have.

Am not alcoholic nor diabetic.If in a year I have one drink a month, that would be on a social occasion.I have a sweet tooth and prefer dessert. Mother, Aunt and Grandma had gallbladder removed.In 1972 Mom diagnosed initially with flu, died from gb duct blocked by stones and killed liver.No soon enough diagnosis formy mom. Later my Aunt was saved by a quicker diagnosis and new treatment. My violently night pain explosions that I thought was a heart attack were not qualifying for gall bladder tests because not classic. I finally received the tests which showed a loaded and distended GB.Surgery 10 years ago for removal and surgeon gave me a picture and said the liver scarred because I asked him to look around to see if the appendix unhealthy because of intermittant sharp jabbing pains there.It was healthy but the liver was "scarred".No answer from him or primary dr who didnot know what that meant.Later blood tests showed elevated alkaline phosphastase ?sp Finally a yr ago a gastro dr. told me I had cirhosis. I rarely drink.Fatty liver disease and prescribed 600 mg ursodiol which I take with 1 gr Armourthyroid forautoimmune dead thyroid disease.He does not tell me the end stages and says not to worry.I do wonder.Take 1 daily regular aspirin. Stroke prevention. Dad 1/2 left side paralyzed 7 yrs. How live with/protect liver from shutdown/cancer if ursodiol should not be used??? ? Feel physical change w/abdomen puffing out & bowel changes from l/daily reg to numerous small.