FibroScan is a test that can reveal any fibrosis or fatty deposits within the liver. It is a non-invasive, quick and simple test that works using ultrasound and gives an immediate result.
Fibrosis is stiffening and scarring of the liver caused by different liver diseases and conditions such as: Fatty liver disease, Liver damage due to alcohol abuse such as cirrhosis Chronic viral hepatitis. Your liver carries out several essential functions in your body including detoxifying harmful substances, cleaning your blood and producing vital nutrients.
Detecting fibrosis early provides an opportunity to change your lifestyle to prevent the fibrosis becoming more widespread and leading to an even more severe chronic liver disease.
Your physician may recommend a FibroScan test if you have one of the following chronic liver conditions:
No food or liquids (including water) for 3 hours prior to the procedure
SDC is the first in Gwalior that is able to offer our patients the upgraded FibroScan machine which not only measures liver stiffness but can also detect liver steatosis, known as fatty liver.
The FibroScan is completely painless and so you will not require an anaesthetic or any sedation. An experienced specialist clinician will pass an ultrasound wave into your abdomen around the area of your liver while you lie on your back. A mechanical pulse at the surface of the skin passes through the liver creating an elastic wave. The entire procedure takes about 15 minutes.
Getting The Results Of Your FibroscanAll patients should get their FibroScan results immediately. These results, displayed as readings rather than an image, will show whether there are any regions of scarring and also how stiff your liver is. One of our specialist consultants will help you to understand your individual results.
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