You should consult a hepatologist if you experience symptoms like yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice), dark urine, abdominal swelling, fatigue, loss of appetite, or have abnormal liver test results.

A hepatologist treats disorders such as hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E), fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, jaundice, alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, bile duct problems, and portal hypertension.

Liver diseases are diagnosed using blood tests (Liver Function Tests), imaging tests like ultrasound, CT, MRI, FibroScan, viral marker tests, and sometimes a liver biopsy.

Common symptoms include fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, itching, swelling in the abdomen or legs, and unexplained weight loss.

Liver disease can range from mild and reversible conditions to severe, life-threatening illnesses such as cirrhosis or liver failure. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Yes. Many liver diseases can be prevented by avoiding alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, getting vaccinated for hepatitis, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding unnecessary medications.

Treatment depends on the cause and stage of the disease. Options include medications, antiviral therapy, lifestyle modifications, dietary control, and in severe cases, liver transplantation.

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure where a damaged or failing liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. It is recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease or certain liver cancers.

You can prevent fatty liver by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, eating fewer fried and sugary foods, and managing diabetes or cholesterol effectively.

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, usually caused by viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, and C. It spreads through contaminated food/water, infected blood, unsafe injections, or unprotected sex depending on the type.

Yes. In early stages, fatty liver is reversible with lifestyle improvements such as regular exercise, healthy diet, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining proper body weight.

Cirrhosis is a condition where long-term liver damage leads to scarring, reducing the liver’s ability to function. It may result from chronic hepatitis, alcohol abuse, or fatty liver disease.

Yes. Vaccines are available for Hepatitis A and B, and they are safe and highly effective in preventing infection.

Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, avoid excessive alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, get vaccinated for hepatitis, and attend regular liver checkups if you are at risk.