Liver Fibroscan

Everything you need to know about Liver Fibroscan

Get Liver Fibroscan if you are suffering from:

Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Liver
High Cholesterol/lipid
Diabetes, Obesity
Hepatitis B/C (Jaundice)
Cirrhosis
Diffuse liver disease

Why is liver health important?

Situated on the right side, in your upper right-hand part of the tummy, the liver is the largest solid organ in your body and one of the hardest working.

our liver has 3 main functions:

it cleans your blood,
it produces an important digestive liquid called bile,
it stores energy in the form of a sugar called glycogen.

Here are 3 main chronic liver diseases:

– non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or fatty liver disease.
viral hepatitis (HCV and HBV), – alcoholic liver disease.

Chronic liver disease is silent and underdiagnosed. Damage to the liver caused by chronic liver diseases can often be reversed by early diagnosis and intervention.

What is FibroScan®?

FibroScan® is the gold standard non-invasive solution for comprehensive management of liver health. It is called non-invasive as nothing enters your body. FibroScan® sends a pulse of energy to your liver, which will give your doctor important information about your liver’s health.

Why do I need a liver examination with FibroScan®?

Liver health is critically important regardless of your medical needs. As such, the medical staff wants to perform a quick examination to ensure that you do not have liver damage.

How do I prepare?

Wear comfortable clothes that allow access to the right side of your rib cage.

What happens during the examination?

The examination is carried out by a trained operator (doctor, nurse, technician)

you will lie on your back with your right arm above your head,
you will cross your right leg over your left to help open your rib spaces
gel will be applied and the probe will be placed between your rib spaces

Does it hurt?

No. FibroScan® is painless. You may feel a slight vibration from the probe as the measurements
are taken

How long does it take?

A FibroScan® examination typically takes 5-10 minutes to perform.

When will I have the results?

The operator will give you the results immediately following the examination. In addition, the medical staff will discuss any clinical actions based on your overall health, either in person or in a written report.