I have been told by my doctor I have an enlarged liver. I do not drink any alcoholic beverages. I have what is called a nonalcoholic liver syndrome. What causes this and what if anything can be done to correct or improve this condition. I do know my grandmother (also a nondrinker) had an enlarged liver. I am on cholesterol medication (Zacor). I have lost 50 pounds, eat a very nutritious diet to try to reduce my bad cholesterol level (little to no red meats). Any suggestions for me? Thank you.
2006-10-14 13:02:26 · 5 answers · asked by Daniel D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Although you have lost 50 lbs, how overweight are you right now?
Cutting out sugar and lowering your carbohydrates may also help
2006-10-14 13:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is terrible the way insurance does not cover people who need it. It is really sad fact of the way the world is getting now.
And it is really bad when you don't contribute to the underlying condition.
I am trying to get health insurnace also. I have hypertension, and have had it for 34 years, but I do not have an enlarged heart, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, or any other condition that can cause high blood pressure. That kind of helps me. I think the reason I do have high blood pressure is the way the world is getting. So dishonest, greedy, and no respect for human dignity; I believe it is making me sick.
Well good luck, and I hope you find an answer. It is so hard living in this world today, if you are not perfectly healthy, rich, or just have a lot of luck, or if you don't have the greed blood, where you don't mind ripping people off.
2006-10-14 14:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be difficult to determine the cause of an elevated alkaline phosphatase. This enzyme can be produced by bone as well as liver and there are blood tests that can identify which one it is. Ironically, there are times the alk phos can be elevated in the absence of disease. Nonalcoholic liver syndrome is also known as steaohepatitis or fatty liver and usually is not responsible for an isolated elevated alk phos. Neither is Zocor. Both fatty liver and meds like Zocor cause elevations in other liver enzymes like the AST and ALT.
The treatment is weight loss which you are doing very well at achieving!
I wonder if your insurance company would accept a letter from your physician explaining your medical history and that he/she is aware of the alk phos and is monitoring it. Often, medical conditions are not disqualifying as long as they know you have brought it to the attention of your doctor and the condition is being treated/followed.
2006-10-14 13:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor. Why are you on cholesterol meds? Is liver problems a side effect of Zacor (most have liver side effects). Consider dropping the cholesterol meds.
Do you know half of all fatal heart attacks happen to people with "normal" cholesterol levels? There are other and more important factors that cause heart attacks and cardio pulmonary diseases (homocysteine levels, triglycerides, inflamation...)
2006-10-14 13:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by vitallywell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the loss of weight may contributed to the development of gall stones. also the zocor may elevate the liver enzymes. you need few more investigation like new ultrasound & more specific liver tests. if you are a female then the source of alkaline phosphatase ma be frm the bone (osteomalacia or severe osteoporosis) & this to be checked too. good luck
2016-05-22 02:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋