What does this scan report of abdomen indicate?
Patient: Hello doctor, I am having pain in lower part of abdomen for the last 5 days. I am a female 31 years of age married and my weight is 41 kg.My ultrasound of whole abdomen shows: "Liver is enlarged 15.5 cm in span with mildly bright echotexture s/o fatty infiltration of liver.IMPRESSION: Mild hepatomegaly with mild fatty infiltration of liver."I do not take any fatty food though, nor do I drink, however I daily take thyrox 50 and calcium(corseum) tablets. Please advise me how can my pain be reduced, it is severe at times. Thanks ! Doctor: thank you for posting query at HCM.presentation of fatty liver.try to monitor your thyroid profile (hormone) especially TSH.you maybe needing an increase in the thyroxine dose and you may also be required a medication to lower cholestrol (statin drug)better to also rule out viral causes;further blood tests needed alongwith "LIPID profile":1. HBsAg (if NOT vaccinated against HBV) 2. anti HCVmeanwhile:- also test your blood sugar level- LOOSE weight- abstinence from alcohol- FAT FREE diet - NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports), REST more. - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- udiliv maybe taken (consult hepatologist/ treating physician)- Repeat LIver function test and lipid profile after 6 to 8 weeks.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik