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What Causes Fatty Liver?
Yes, my ALT went up for the first time. It was 37. My doctor says it might be fatty liver, but I also read that acetaminophen can also affect the liver. I have been taking about two (500mg) tablets /day because I have shoulder pain and I am not supposed to take any other type of pain relievers . Please let me know if there is any validity to my information. Thank you!
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Hello,
You should know that high lipids can cause fatty liver and using a lot of Acetaminophens can affect the liver.
But to define better the reason you should make an abdominal ultrasound and should test the level of lipids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist
You should know that high lipids can cause fatty liver and using a lot of Acetaminophens can affect the liver.
But to define better the reason you should make an abdominal ultrasound and should test the level of lipids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist
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