Proactive Care for a Healthy Liver
Liver screening detects early issues like fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. This non-invasive assessment ensures timely intervention and personalized treatment for long-term liver health.
Prevention Starts with a
Liver Screening
What is Liver Screening?
Liver screening is a series of tests and evaluations designed to detect liver diseases and assess your liver’s overall function.
Your liver plays a vital role in maintaining your overall well-being, so it is important to monitor its health regularly. Liver-related problems can often go unnoticed until they become serious, so proactive screening is essential.
When Liver Screening Becomes Necessary
Ongoing symptoms may indicate an underlying condition. Consider seeing a gastro specialist if you're experiencing some of these symptoms
Liver screening is recommended for individuals who have risk factors for liver disease, including:
A history of alcohol or substance abuse
Family history of liver disease
Chronic viral infections (such as Hepatitis B or C)
Elevated liver enzymes or abnormal liver function tests
Obesity or metabolic syndrome
Key Components of Our Liver Screening
NAFL Evaluation
Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL ) involves fat buildup in liver cells without alcohol consumption. Using advanced diagnostics like FibroScan, we measure liver stiffness to detect early fibrosis and fatty liver, providing tailored interventions.
Hepatitis B & C Screening
Hepatitis B & C involves a blood test to detect the presence of viral infection, antibodies, or viral particles.
Alcohol Use Assessment
Evaluating alcohol consumption patterns helps assess liver health. We provide guidance on reducing alcohol intake to minimize liver-related risks and improve overall liver function.
Fibroscan and Liver scan Assessment
Fibroscan is transient elastography, used to assess and quantify the amount of fat in the liver as well as severity of liver scarring (fibrosis). It is a quick and easy way to check the status of liver health without doing liver biopsy. It can be done in the clinic, obtaining results within 10 minutes. US Liver or CT scan can be used to detect early liver nodules or cancers as well as portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis.
Meet Your Endoscopy & Gastrointestinal Specialists
Dr. John Hsiang
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist
MBChB(NZ), FRACP(Australasia), MD(Doctorate), FRCP(Edinburgh), FAMS(Gastro)
Dr. John Hsiang is a seasoned gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over two decades of clinical experience. His distinguished career includes training at Otago Medical School and the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong, specializing in liver disease and gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Hsiang is dedicated to patient education, empowering individuals with the knowledge and confidence to manage their health.
Common Questions about Liver Screening
Conditions
Understanding the Causes and Finding Relief
