Fatty Liver Disease

[Bigernie]

I've been diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease, I am 46 years old male. I have to take thyroxin as my antibodies attack the thyroxin I produce. I was diagnosed approx 3 years ago with very high Trygliserates and have been taking Fibrizate for this time. I am 6 ft 4in of very large build, I weigh approx 18 stone, so am overweight, but not hugely (I have a 38in waist). I have binge drunk Alcohol for 28ish years, but not every day, mostly only weekends. I was feeling I'll following a binge and went to my G.P. I was gassy, felt tired and generally unwell. The G.P. suspected it might be Pancreatitis, but blood tests showed the Pancreas seemed to be working correctly. Following this diagnosis I had 2 pints of beer over 3 days - 4 days later I was feeling very unwell, I haven't had an Alcoholic drink since. Further blood tests indicated my body was fighting something (as during the period of feeling unwell I was shivering a lot. The G.P. then sent me for an ultrasound scan. The results were that I have Fatty Liver Disease - My G.P. informed me that I should loose weight, stop drinking and exercise more.

My questions are :

1) Will loosing weight and exercising fix the problem.
2) Will having high Trygliserates be a cause or a symptom
3) Does the fact that my body attacks my Thyroxin have any relevance
4) Because I felt so Ill after having 2 drinks, does this mean that I won't be able to drink again
5) Is there anything else that should be tested - I ask the question as you are experts

- Any info appreciated

[KjFlicka]

Just wondering what makes you think your fatty liver is not from alcohol? How did they come to this conclusion? Nonetheless, alcohol in either scenario will be bad in any amount at any time. Extra weight puts added pressure on your portal vein and makes everything work harder, so, yes, losing weight and exercising would be helpful, too.  

[Bigernie]

forgot to add - It's Non Alcoholic Fatty liver disease