As we see advancements in medical technology, it becomes more and more apparent how important it is to train our medical professionals for fatty liver disease evaluation.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Also known as NAFLD, this is commonly found in elderly patients and in those who also suffer from diabetes and obesity.

NAFLD is the most common type of liver disease.

Treating NAFLD

With NAFLD often comes the risk for end-stage liver disease or even liver cancer.

This is why it is so important to detect early in order to aggressively treat before the condition worsens.

Most doctors will recommend a comprehensive approach to treating NAFLD.

It is common that lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise will be recommended as a means of treating NAFLD.

Your doctor will usually also recommend a medication plan to more effectively reduce the issue.

Non-Invasive Methods

Doctors all around the country are using non-invasive screening methods for early detection of liver disease and to monitor overall liver health.

FibroScan is a particularly popular 10-minute tool used to evaluate liver health and help guide the physician to prescribe the most effective treatment plan based on that patients’ needs and past medical history.

FibroScan is covered by Medicaid and Medicare among other insurance plans.

The overall goal with any of the non-invasive options including FibroScan, is to measure liver stiffness and fat, quickly, simply, and effectively.

Fatty Liver Disease Evaluation

If you are interested in learning about your liver health, the professionals at Bowie Internal Medicine are here to help.

Our team of board certified Internal Medicine professionals are available to answer any questions you may have about NAFLD or liver health.

To learn more about the services offered at Bowie Internal Medicine, visit our website or call us today to schedule a consultation. (301)262-8188.