FibroScan is a non-invasive medical test that measures liver stiffness and fat content to assess liver health. It has revolutionized the assessment of the liver. It provides analysis of an area 100 times the size of a liver biopsy.
A New Revolution: Fibroscan and Detox for the Liver
As in our previous article, in this article, we listen to the words of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reşat Memmişoğlu.
''FibroScan has revolutionized the examination of the liver. One of the frequently asked questions is how to test for fatty liver disease. The investigation of fatty liver disease starts with a good clinical evaluation. This evaluation includes blood tests and radiologic imaging.
Investigating Fatty Liver Disease
- Blood Tests
Liver Function Tests: ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase), Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Albumin, Bilirubin, Lipid Profile, Blood glucose levels.
- Imaging Studies
Ultrasound, CT Scan or MRI.
- FibroScan Elastography
What is FibroScan?
FibroScan is a non-invasive medical test that measures liver stiffness and fat content to assess liver health. It has revolutionized the assessment of the liver. It provides analysis of an area 100 times the size of a liver biopsy.
By measuring the hardness and fat content of the liver, FibroScan is particularly useful in diagnosing and monitoring liver conditions such as fibrosis (scarring) and cirrhosis.
How does it work?
It sends vibrations using ultrasound waves and measures how fast these vibrations propagate through the liver tissue. This speed correlates with the stiffness of the liver tissue. It is completely painless and takes only 10-15 minutes.
Other Uses: Used to evaluate patients with a history of hepatitis B or C, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal liver function tests or suspected fibrotic liver disease.
Results: FibroScan results are also predictive for cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
The use of FibroScan is an important tool in the diagnosis and follow-up of fatty liver disease and other liver disorders. It offers a non-invasive and rapid method to assess liver health.
After Fibroscanden, our teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reşat Memişoğlu expressed the importance of detox for the liver as follows.
- When we talk about a healthy liver detox, we actually mean addressing the metabolic syndrome epidemic related to obesity.
- Weight loss and any detox program is not just over-the-counter pills or powders.
- This requires a supervised program with trained professionals.
- The program must be personalized and well planned.
This includes dietary changes with emphasis on fruits and vegetables, avoiding sugar, hydration and mineral and vitamin supplements as needed, and exercise.
Massage, for example, increases your range of motion (flexibility) and helps you sleep better by reducing muscle pain, which in turn affects weight loss. Deep tissue massage is particularly effective. Massage improves circulation through increased flow of oxygen and nutrients.
Reducing stress and anxiety reduces the production of cortisol, which is associated with fat storage.
Lymphatic massage, for example, can reduce water retention and bloating.
Which Foods Detoxify the Liver?
Leafy greens such as spinach, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, grapefruit, green tea, turmeric, apples, olive oil, citrus fruits, beets and kale.
The food we eat is not only energy, but also information for our gut and helps regulate all the body's functions.
It changes your hormones and changes your brain chemistry.
It affects your immune system. It even changes your gut microbiome with every bite. We need to be taught how to eat in a way that enables us to live healthy lives. A healthy diet is anti-inflammatory.
It requires a diet low in starch and sugar, high in the right fats, high in plant foods and high in fiber.
Yes, dark chocolate. Yes, dark chocolate.
We want to see an increase in omega 3 fats because they are critical in dealing with depression and mood problems.
Vitamin D deficiency can cause seasonal mood disorder. Using full spectrum lights or taking vitamin D can really help and is actually effective in dealing with mood problems.
A personalized exercise program is very important.
With a good detox program you should have
- Increased energy
- Weight loss
- Less bloating
- Improved bowel movements
- Clearer skin
Find a comprehensive professional detox program and “enjoy life to the fullest
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reşat Memişoğlu's primary condition for the detox program
'This requires a supervised program with trained professionals. Theprogram should be personalized and well-planned' is a very appropriate description for Vitalica Wellness.
At Vitalica Wellness, we invite everyone to a healthy detoxification process with seven (7) different detox programs with different contents prepared under the supervision of doctors and your personalized therapies and treatments.
