“Cirrhosis” which is caused by the accumulation of tissues that replace the dead liver cells. Causes are usually virus infection, alcoholism, and toxic substances exposure. According to both diseases, patients are always unable to notice symptoms before a detection. Making it be late for a cure after notice having these diseases.

Fibroscan for liver detection  

The liver is a very important organ that should not be overlooked. At the present, there is a  new innovation that is safe and harmless for liver examination at phyathai2 hospital called “Fibroscan” a machine is used to detect cirrhosis in patients.  For that reason, the process is similar to ultrasound, which provides a wave reflection,  evaluation or assess of  cirrhosis, that includes fatty liver. Consequently, the machine will indicate as the severity of the disease.  Including,  a follow-up treatment accurately.

Prevention 

Specialized doctors, from gastrointestinal and liver diseases has suggested prevention from the disease as a person needs to quit smoking, avoid alcohol drinking and drinks more clean water. Including intake foods that are beneficial to the body  in the right amounts.  Be careful of having constipation and be aware of overdose from medication. Because the liver has to work harder.

Gastrointestinal and liver center

Phayathai 2 Hospital 4th Floor, Building A

Call 02-617-2444 ext. 7401.7406