What Does My Fibroscan Test Reports Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2016

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Fri, 29 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi I just got fibro scan and the result is uploaded
I think I have fatty lever
I hope it is reversible?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You have fibrosis also

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Now please don't panic but You have not only fatty liver but also stage IV fibrosis.
Fatty liver is reversible, but is fibrosis is less likely to be reversible.

There are many different causes for fibrosis.
You need a few tests to be done.

Kindly Consult your Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist for further management.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

What exactly is fibrosis ?
I'd it same as cirosis
And can it be cured ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Scarring of liver

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.

Fibrosis of liver is scarring of liver tissue. New medications are being developed to reverse fibrosis and many are still in experimental stage.

Cirrhosis is different. It is scarring with haphazard regeneration of the liver tissue which causes many complications like portal hypertension (increased pressure in the blood vessels to liver), encephalopathy ( which affects functioning of brain etc).

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

now is my condition reversible or not?

i mean with kpa levels of 17 is it still fibrosis that is reversible or not?

what can i do to maintain my liver at
this point

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, with anti-fibrosis medications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As I said earlier, anti-fibrosis medications can be taken to reverse fibrosis.

Why you have developed fibrosis should also be looked in to and treated.

You can consult a hepatologist to find the cause for liver fibrosis and for prescription of anti-fibrosis medications.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar