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7 min readLiver Care
Ultrasound reports often mention fatty liver grade 1, 2 or 3. Grade describes how fatty the liver appears, but it does not always show whether scarring has started.
Key Takeaways
- Grade 1: mild fatty change
- Grade 2: moderate fatty change
- Grade 3: severe fatty change
- Fibrosis cannot be judged by grade alone
- Why FibroScan may be needed
What grades mean
Higher grade usually means more visible fat on ultrasound, but symptoms and risk vary.
- Grade 1: mild fatty change
- Grade 2: moderate fatty change
- Grade 3: severe fatty change
- Fibrosis cannot be judged by grade alone
Why FibroScan may be needed
FibroScan helps estimate stiffness and fibrosis risk, especially in diabetes, obesity, high SGPT or long-standing fatty liver.
Treatment approach
Weight control, diet, exercise, diabetes control, cholesterol care and alcohol avoidance are central.
When to consult
Consult if SGPT/SGOT are high, diabetes is present, FibroScan is abnormal or there are signs of advanced liver disease.