I have fatty liver and gallbladder disease

Posted by otis6151 @otis6151, Oct 6, 2023

I have been having pain under my rib cage, lots of diarrhea, and an electrical pain in my neck vertebrae following the abdomen pain. These flare ups last a week to ten days and happens every month or two.

Had an ultrasound and blood work. Was told I have gallstones and high fatty liver and referred to a surgeon. When I asked him why I have these he shrugged his shoulders and scheduled surgery.

I am a vegan, consume maybe one alcoholic drink a week, and get plenty of exercise. I have been under significant stress the past few years. I am 57 years old and female.

I would like to find the root cause of these issues before opting for surgery. Any suggestions and input is appreciated.

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otis6151 | @otis6151 | Oct 8, 2023

Oh my gosh! I hope you are well now.

rashida | @rashida | Oct 8, 2023

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@otis6151 I have heard - even read somewhere - that fatty liver disease, NASH/cirrhosis (which is what it develops into if not controlled) gall stones, high cholesterol, and pancreatic diseases can be hereditary in some people.

lclark918 | @lclark918 | Dec 15, 2023

In reply to @myfablife "I was not either “ social drinker”fatty liver happens to non drinkers, they think mine might..." + (show)

I have NAFLD too because both my parents were alcoholics. I also have hemochromatosis, Lupus, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis along with Graves’ disease. I recently had an ultrasound done that said I had Hepatocellular Disease such as Steatosis was suggested, does anyone know if that is a fancy way of saying I have fatty liver disease?