The liver is responsible for filtering the blood, removing toxins, and metabolizing drugs. It is an irreplaceable and vital organ that is needed for our body to work properly. If your liver is damaged or injured, it becomes difficult for the body to perform needed tasks. As a result, a person whose liver is severely injured will gradually become extremely ill. Till some years back the only way one could find out any risk of liver disease was through liver biopsy, which was a invasive procedure and had many risks associated with it. Fibroscan has made the diagnosis of various liver disease very simple. Fibroscan is a non invasive procedure like an ultrasound of stomach. It could easily diagnose problems like fatty liver, liver scarring, liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer without any biopsy.

Dr Mayank Chugh is the first doctor in Bhiwani, Haryana to put up the fibroscan at Chugh Liver and Gastro Centre. Till now if patients in areas around Bhiwani had to get the fibroscan done they had to travel to Chandigarh or Gurgaon for the same. With the facility available at Dr Mayank Chugh's clinic it is a boon for the patients of Bhiwani, Haryana. Dr Chugh has kept the price of the fibroscan very low at INR 2000 only as compared to charges in Gurgaon which are approximately INR 6000 to 10,000. The quality of scan is absolutely same and with an experienced liver specialist like Dr Mayank Chugh available to do the scan and provide the consultation it becomes a great service for people of Bhiwani and Haryana.

Fibroscan is an invaluable addition to diagnosis modalities that helps the doctor to diagnose and monitor various liver conditions. Following are the usage of Fibroscan for diagnosis of liver diseases:

Liver Fibrosis - Liver fibrosis is a condition in which healthy liver tissue gets scarred. The reason of scarring or damage in the liver as seen at Dr Chugh's Centre in Bhiwani are chronic liver diseases like Hepatitis and Cirrhosis. Fibrosis can lead to reduced liver function and in extreme cases upto liver cirrhosis. Early detection of liver fibrosis is of utmost importance as it allows for timely treatment and the prevention of further liver damage.

Fatty Liver - Fatty liver in simple language means deposition of large amount of fat over the liver, medicall speaking accumlation of fat in liver cells. Fatty liver can be caused by various factors like obesity, excessive alcohol consumption and some times due to effects of certain medications. Fatty liver disease can range from benign to severe and early detection is essential for preventing progression to more severe forms of liver disease.

 Monitoring Liver Disease - FibroScan is not limited to assessing fibrosis and steatosis alone. It is also a valuable tool for monitoring the progression and severity of various liver diseases. This includes viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and liver cirrhosis, among others.

Non- Invasive Procedure - Liver Biopsy was the only tool for detailed understanding of liver health which was invasive. Fibroscan is a non-invasive procedure absolutely like a ultrasound. This eliminates the need for painful and risky procedures, making it a much more patient-friendly option.

Quick Procedure - Fibroccan is a quick procedure and takes only a few minutes to complete.

Anaesthesia Not Required - There is no need for anesthesia or sedation, and the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. This eliminates the risk of complications associated with anesthesia or surgical procedures.

Can Be Done Frequently For Proper Monitoring - Fibroscan can be performed multiple times over a patient's treatment journey. This allows healthcare providers to monitor the progression of liver disease or the effectiveness of interventions without subjecting patients to the risks associated with repeated biopsies.

The cost of Fibroscan at Dr Chugh's Clinic in Bhiwani is INR 2000