What is the first treatment tried for fatty liver disease?

Fatty liver disease means excess fat has built up in liver cells. The first plan usually addresses eating patterns, activity, alcohol use where relevant, sleep and conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol. The goal is to reduce strain on the liver and manage the factors that allowed fat to accumulate.

A Liver Function Test can show how the liver is working, although results do not describe every change in the liver. An Abdominal Ultrasound may help assess liver appearance and support the overall evaluation. Your clinician will interpret these findings alongside your history and examination.

Choose gradual, sustainable changes rather than a crash diet. A Nutrition Counselling appointment can help build meals around vegetables, fibre and suitable protein while accounting for other conditions. A Weight Management Programme may provide structured support when weight is part of the picture. Take prescribed medicines as directed and avoid unregulated liver supplements.

Seek urgent care for yellowing of the skin or eyes with confusion, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal swelling or intense abdominal pain. Arrange a medical review for persistent fatigue, unexplained weight change, swelling of the legs or ongoing nausea. These symptoms can have several causes and should not be self-diagnosed as fatty liver.

What may be contributing to my liver fat? Which food and activity changes fit my health? Do I need a Liver Function Test or Abdominal Ultrasound? Should any medicine or supplement be changed?