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Liver Function Tests Reveals A Fatty Liver. Took Statin But Had Little Improvement. How To Cure This?

Hi. I am 28 years old male. I am a healthy person but recently had my liver function tests. All other enzymes were normal except ALT. It came out to be 135. The doctor asked me about my diet and he told me that I have a fatty liver. I donot drink alcohol. I have changed my diet I only eat organic fruits and vegetables now. Recently some one told me to take statin to lower down my cholesterol. I took it for ten days and when I went for tests my ALT was again 110 only a little less. I need to drop it down within a week what should I do? As I have to go for tests again next week.
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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Hi,

If your doctor did not prescribe statin, I suggest not to take it anymore without prescription. Harms you will get at this young age will be more than benefits.

Next, please be patient. It will take up to 3 months after you apply changes in your lifestyle and diet to see improvement.

So, I advise to wait for other 3 months before taking the tests again, then, you will see the difference.

Always consult your doctor!

All the best!
Dr.Alba
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Liver Function Tests Reveals A Fatty Liver. Took Statin But Had Little Improvement. How To Cure This?

Hi, If your doctor did not prescribe statin, I suggest not to take it anymore without prescription. Harms you will get at this young age will be more than benefits. Next, please be patient. It will take up to 3 months after you apply changes in your lifestyle and diet to see improvement. So, I advise to wait for other 3 months before taking the tests again, then, you will see the difference. Always consult your doctor! All the best! Dr.Alba