How should I prepare for my first visit to a hepatologist?
To prepare for the initial consultation with a hepatologist at Aster Whitefield Bangalore, patients should gather their medical history, including diagnoses, medications, past surgeries, and allergies. It's helpful to compile a list of questions or concerns about liver health to discuss during the appointment, ensuring a productive and informative visit.
When should I consider seeing a hepatologist?
Patients should consider seeing a hepatologist at Aster Whitefield Bangalore if they experience persistent symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, chronic fatigue, or abnormal liver function test results. Seeking early intervention and specialized care is crucial for effective management of liver conditions.
What are the most common types of conditions that hepatologists treat?
Common conditions treated by hepatologists include viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B and C), alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver cirrhosis, liver tumors, and autoimmune liver diseases like primary biliary cholangitis.
How does a hepatologist decide on a treatment plan?
When devising a treatment plan, hepatologists consider various factors such as the patient's medical history, liver function test results, imaging findings, and the severity of the liver disease. They tailor treatment strategies, which may include medications, lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, or surgical interventions like liver transplant, to address the specific needs of the patient.
What does a hepatologist do?
A hepatologist at Aster Whitefield Bangalore is a liver specialist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of liver diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease. They conduct thorough evaluations using blood tests, imaging studies, and liver biopsies to determine the appropriate treatment plan for each patient's unique condition.
Can contrast reaction occur with MRI contrast?
Contrast reaction to MRI contrast is extremely rare.
How can we do MRI if patient is claustrophobic?
If possible we can put feet first and keep the head outside the gantry or we can do MRI by giving anesthesia / sedation to the patient.
Can we do whole body MRI?
No. We can do specific scan at a time. Whole body scanning will take lot of time which is not feasible.
Can we do angiogram without giving MRI contrast?
Yes. We can do MR angiogram of brain, kidney and lower extremities without giving contrast.
Can we give MRI contrast in patient with chronic renal disease?
If the creatine value is more than 2 then we avoid doing contrast MRI scan. If the value is less than 2 then contrast MRI scan can be done with very minimal risk.
