FIBRO SCAN Fibroscan can check your liver for fat (steatosis) and fibrosis (scarring). A fibro Scan is a type of ultrasound scanner that is used to examine your liver. It assesses your liver’s fibrosis (scarring) and steatosis (fatty change). Fatty change occurs when fat accumulates in the cel...
The liver manages the majority of chemical levels in the blood and excretes bile. This helps with the clearance of waste from the liver. The liver filters all blood that leaves the stomach and intestines. The liver processes this blood and breaks down balances, and produces nutrients, as well as...
Liver function tests, also known as liver chemistries, help determine the health of your liver by measuring the levels of proteins, liver enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. 4 Reasons why you should take a Liver Function Test 1. To screen for liver infections, such as hepatitis C. 2. To moni...
Gastrointestinal disability As humans, we are prone to becoming ill. This usually occurs when the body’s normal functioning is disrupted. The gastrointestinal tract is made up of all of the structures involved in digesting. The GI tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas...