Hi, I think I may have a fatty liver but not sure.

I had my gall bladder removed in 1995 and have suffered from a pain in my right upper side just under my rib cage ever since. It is particularly bad in the mornings, I feel very ill every morning until I get out of bed and start to move around. I have quie a healthy diet although I do not eat a lot of meat I tend to subsitute this with cheese which I know is not a good thing and try to limit it. Also, Ihave been a bit of a wine drinker ( a drink every night with my mealmaybe 2-3 glasses)but I haven't had a drink for 3 weeks now and do feel a lot better so I will not be going back to that. A year after having my gall bladder removed I asked my doctor for a scan on my GB as the pain felt like a burning inflamed pain and I thought I had an infection but he said it was OK so Ihave never dared to go back and ask about my liver. I have been taking milk thistle for 2 months which is making me feel better. I know if I do have 1 glass of wine I will feel OK but anymore and I feel very ill in the mornings, a feeling of being hung over even after 2 glasses, I don't think my liver can digest it. Any help or suggestions would be very helpful.I am 50 years old and I do some exercise 4-5 times a week but my stomach is very large (which I hate)Many thanks.

by Barbara Meconis RN on 16 Feb, 2009 Health Specialist Bio Deprecated: strlen(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /home/worldwidehealth/public_html/blog_question.php on line 181

At our center we approach this with kinisiology to test for food allergies ( NAET), dietary coaching, and supplements. There are many emotions tied to the liver and GB that could be playing a role also.

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by Linda Belcher on 15 Feb, 2009 Health Specialist Bio View Therapist Qualifications

PS - In Chinese philosophy and medicine, the Gall Bladder and Liver are connected emotionally with feelings of anger.  You may want to reflect to see if this resonates with you at all.... I would still advise a GP visit to be sure first.

by Linda Belcher on 15 Feb, 2009 Health Specialist Bio View Therapist Qualifications

It is very difficult to comment without testing you however from what you have said I would consider: * if you are feeling ill in the mornings you could be dehydrated.  Make sure you are drinking at least 2 litres of plain still water each day AWAY from meals.  It will take a while to get into your cells and initially you may pee for England....imagine a dry plant that you water, all the water drips down the sides and doesnt absorb until the plant gets moister.  * a detox of your system - go to a kinesiologist to test which is best for you * You may also have some food sensitivities - again a Kinesiologist can help with this.   Both these latter 2 items could help with larger tummy. * I never discourage anyone from visiting their Doctor and if you are really worried about your liver I would actually urge you to see a GP.  At least if they say nothing is wrong you can try other natural remedies. Good luck