A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS for short) is a procedure meant to help blood flow more easily through your liver. It’s usually done to treat complications caused by liver damage ...

Endoscopy can be used along with other tests to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis and help a doctor decide what treatments might be best. An endoscopy is done by inserting a thin, lighted tube with a ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

A Rs 500 Liver Function Test can detect early liver damage, helping prevent costly treatments up to Rs 20 lakh through timely diagnosis, lifestyle changes, and medical intervention.

Early detection through screenings can help identify liver problems before they lead to significant damage.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) -- formerly called non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NASLD) -- is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Metabolic ...

As fatty liver can damage the liver to the extent that it may lead to cirrhosis, it becomes important to detect the early symptoms before it leads to irreversible damage.