Liver Function
Liver Check-up: Everything You Need to Know
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, performing a multitude of functions such as aiding digestion, eliminating toxins, producing proteins, and regulating blood sugar levels. When the liver malfunctions, it can impact various systems in the body and lead to various diseases.
A liver check-up is a preliminary method for evaluating liver health and detecting abnormalities before they become severe.
Why should you get a liver check-up?
There are several reasons why you should get a liver check-up:
- You have a history of risk factors for liver disease: This includes regular alcohol consumption, smoking, and infection with hepatitis viruses (such as hepatitis B and C).
- You experience symptoms that may be related to liver disease: These include fatigue, loss of appetite,nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain under the right ribs, yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, and pale stools.
- You have a pre-existing condition that may affect your liver: This includes diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity.
- You need preparation before surgery: Sometimes, surgery can affect the liver, so your doctor may recommend a liver check-up beforehand.
- You need to monitor the treatment of liver disease: If you are receiving treatment for liver disease, your doctor may recommend regular check-ups to monitor your progress.
Types of liver check-ups:
There are several types of liver check-ups, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
- Blood tests: This is a simple, convenient, and painless method for checking liver health. It measures the levels of enzymes and chemicals in your blood that may indicate liver abnormalities.
- Ultrasound: This imaging technique helps visualize the size and shape of the liver and detect tissue abnormalities, such as fibrosis and masses.
- CT scan or MRI scan of the liver: These imaging techniques provide more details than an ultrasound and can clearly depict liver abnormalities.
Your doctor will choose the most appropriate liver check-up method based on your medical history, risk factors, and symptoms.
Preparing for a liver check-up:
Before your liver check-up, you may need to fast, avoid certain foods, or stop taking specific medications as instructed by your doctor.
Interpreting the results:
The results of your liver check-up may indicate abnormalities such as:
- Elevated blood enzyme levels: This may suggest liver cell damage.
- Abnormal liver blood flow: This may be a sign of cirrhosis.
- Liver masses: These could be benign tumors or cancerous growths.
If your liver check-up results are abnormal, your doctor will perform further tests to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment.
Maintaining liver health:
There are several things you can do to maintain your liver health:
- Abstain from alcohol.
- Quit smoking.
- Eat a healthy diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Exercise regularly.
- Manage any underlying conditions: Such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity.
- Get vaccinated against hepatitis B virus.
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