A Liver elastography (FibroScan) is a ultrasound test of the liver. It shows liver stiffness (scarring) and fat. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Liver stiffness (scarring) and fat.
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
10 to 15 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a fibroscan show?
Liver stiffness (scarring) and fat.
Why is a fibroscan done?
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
How do I prepare for a fibroscan?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Does a fibroscan use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a fibroscan take?
10 to 15 minutes
Liver elastography (FibroScan) किन गरिन्छ?
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
Liver elastography (FibroScan) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Liver elastography (FibroScan) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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