What Is Fatty Liver Disease?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you about your symptoms, about your lifestyle, and about your medical history. They will also need to request tests in order to confirm what is causing the patient’s symptoms. This will often include blood tests that will allow experts to look for signs of the disease.
Imaging technologies may also be used to look for signs of the condition. This includes ultrasound that uses sound waves to create images. MRI scans and CT scans can also be used to help look for signs of the disease. A biopsy will also sometimes be performed so the patient’s liver tissue can be examined.
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