Liver Private Ultrasound Scan
£197
A liver ultrasound is a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging test used to assess the liver’s size, structure, and function. It helps detect liver diseases and abnormalities.
What It Evaluates:
✅ Liver Size & Shape – Detects enlargement (hepatomegaly) or shrinkage.
✅ Fatty Liver (Steatosis) – Identifies fat accumulation, often linked to obesity, diabetes, or alcohol consumption.
✅ Liver Cirrhosis – Checks for scarring and fibrotic changes due to chronic liver disease.
✅ Liver Cysts & Tumors – Detects benign cysts, hemangiomas, or cancerous masses.
✅ Liver Infections & Abscesses – Identifies bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections.
✅ Bile Ducts – Assesses dilation or obstruction (e.g., gallstones or strictures).
✅ Liver Blood Flow – Evaluates vascular abnormalities or portal hypertension.
Why Get a Liver Ultrasound?
🔹 Unexplained abdominal pain or swelling
🔹 Suspected fatty liver disease or cirrhosis
🔹 Abnormal liver function test (LFT) results
🔹 Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
🔹 Monitoring liver disease progression
This safe, painless, and effective scan provides essential insights into liver health and helps guide further testing or treatment if needed.
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Private Ultrasound Clinic
All part of our services, from our specialists to our technology and, of course, our clinic, is designed to deliver the greatest possible experience for all of our patients and visitors.
We are conveniently located a stone throw famous Harley Street of London and our clinic is a place where you may feel safe and clean, comfortable, and reassuring environment.
Central London Branch: 27 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8EN
St Albans Branch : 54-56 Victoria St, St Albans, AL1 3HZ
Tel: 020 7101 3377
What can the results of a liver ultrasound scan show?
The results of a liver ultrasound scan can show the size, shape, and texture of the liver and other nearby organs. It can also detect abnormalities such as tumors, cysts, or blockages in the liver or bile ducts. The scan may also reveal fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) or other signs of liver disease.
What are the 4 warning signs of a damaged liver?
yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice) swelling in the legs, ankles and feet caused by a build-up of fluid (oedema) swelling in your abdomen caused by a build-up of fluid known as ascites. a high temperature and shivering attacks.
Why can't you have water before a liver ultrasound?
Water intake affects the liver stiffness and hemodynamics. No water intake at least one hour prior to liver ultrasound elastography and Doppler sonography is recommended.
What abnormalities can be found in the liver?
Liver problems that can occur include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The liver and its cells — as seen through a microscope — change dramatically when a normal liver becomes fatty or cirrhotic. Liver disease doesn't always cause noticeable signs and symptoms.
How long does a liver ultrasound scan take?
How long does a liver ultrasound scan take? A: A liver ultrasound scan usually takes between 20 minutes, depending on the complexity of the examination.
Do I need to do anything to prepare for a liver ultrasound scan?
- You will be asked be fasting at least 4-6 hours before your abdominal ultrasound scan appointment. ( You are not allowed to drink Tea or Coffee, or eat porridge)
- You must drink at least one litre of water one hour before your appointment.
- If you have diabetes, please eat and drink as usual.
- If you are on medication, please take your medicines on time.
