Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara Can you have fatty liver without experiencing any symptoms? Yes. Fat accumulation in the liver may occur without noticeable symptoms, particularly in its earlier stages. This is one reason why understanding your metabolic health and discussing appropriate liver assessment with your doctor matters. What is fatty liver? Fatty liver refers to excess fat accumulation in liver cells. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the current medical term used for fatty liver associated with metabolic risk factors. It is commonly associated with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance and abnormal blood lipids. Not everyone with fatty liver develops liver damage, but some people may develop inflammation and fibrosis over time. What are the risk factors for fatty liver? You may have an increased risk if you have: Type 2 diabetes Excess body weight, particularly abdominal obesity I...

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara Searching for a FibroScan test in Vadodara? If you have been diagnosed with fatty liver, have diabetes, are concerned about your liver health, or have been advised to undergo further liver assessment, understanding FibroScan can help you make informed decisions about your health. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, Vadodara, we offer liver assessment using the Echosens FibroScan® Mini+ 430. What is a FibroScan test? FibroScan is a non-invasive liver assessment that uses transient elastography to measure liver stiffness and estimate liver fat. Unlike a routine blood test, FibroScan provides measurements related to two important aspects of liver health: Liver stiffness measurement (LSM): Helps assess possible liver fibrosis, or scarring. Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP): Helps estimate fat accumulation in the liver. These measurements can provide additional information during the medical evaluation of fatty liver and oth...