Overview
At Jehangir Hospital, our Liver Care Clinic focuses on the comprehensive care and management of various liver conditions. The clinic offers management opportunities for all kinds of liver problems, including acute (A and E) and chronic (B and C) viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and advanced liver disease such as cirrhosis and its complications. To manage these diverse disorders, we have a multidisciplinary team comprising hepatobiliary and transplant surgeons, senior intensive care specialists, interventional and clinical radiologists, pathologists, dieticians, and physiotherapists.
The Liver Clinic is supported by an excellent ICU, laboratories, a Radiology Department equipped with the latest machinery, and an Endoscopy Department. The clinic is well-equipped with cutting-edge technologies and highly qualified liver specialists who are experienced in diagnosing and treating simple to complex liver conditions.
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- Joint consultation with a gastroenterologist and hepatologist
- Physical therapist and nutritionist
- Assessment of liver fibrosis by non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis and, when required, by fibrometer/fibroscan/liver biopsy
- Personalised exercise and dietary counselling
- Tailored diet charts and exercise programmes arranged according to each individual’s requirements
- Follow-up to monitor the progress of the disease.
The liver is a crucial organ that performs various tasks related to metabolism, energy storage, and detoxification of waste. It aids in the digestion of food, converts it into energy, and stores this energy until needed. It also helps filter toxic substances out of your bloodstream. Liver disease is a common term encompassing conditions that affect the liver’s function. These conditions can develop for various reasons but can all damage the liver and impact its function.
- Fatty Liver Disease: Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of cholesterol and triglycerides. Fatty liver disease is the accumulation of these compounds in the liver but is not related to alcohol abuse. It is also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Liver Cirrhosis: Regular consumption of alcohol can result in scarring of the liver. The liver tissues can harden and lose their function over time. This damage is irreversible and can be fatal, potentially leading to liver failure.
- Hepatitis: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by infections or viruses. There are various types of hepatitis, including Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
- Liver Cancer: Liver cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells within the liver. Cancer that originates in one part of the body but spreads to the liver retains the name of its origin rather than being termed “liver cancer”.
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Itchy skin
- Dark urine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chronic fatigue
- Pale stool
- Bloody stool
- Tar-coloured stool
- Swelling in the ankles and legs
- Loss of appetite
- Easy bruising
Our unit is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology to provide the most comprehensive care, precise diagnosis, and a patient-centric treatment plan to treat adult and paediatric patients with liver diseases.
