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Why liver gets enlarged in fatty liver? - #12293

Aasha

I am feeling really confused and worried about some test results I just got. Doctor said I have fatty liver, and honestly, I thought it was just a little weight issue, but now I'm learning that it can be serious! My liver is enlarged and I'm trying to understand why liver gets enlarged in fatty liver? Like, I know I’ve been eating junk food a lot and have been super lazy, but I thought it was about just losing a few pounds. My blood tests showed elevated enzymes, and I can't shake off this feeling that it’s getting worse. Sometimes I feel tired all the time and my tummy feels kind of bloated, but I thought that was just normal! Why liver gets enlarged in fatty liver? Is it just too much fat accumulating? I read somewhere that inflammation might be involved too, but I don’t really get how that happens. I don't drink alcohol at all, which I thought was good, but am I just trading one bad habit for another with my eating habits? What can I do to help reverse this? I keep hearing about diet changes and excercise, but will that actually help? If I'm being honest, I’m scared about all this because I really don’t want to end up with something worse. Can someone explain why liver gets enlarged in fatty liver? It's all so overwhelming!

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