FibroScan® GO is a state-of-the-art noninvasive method of liver evaluation. The premier team of board-certified gastroenterologists at Newtown Gastroenterology perform this innovative procedure in four New York City offices in Elmhurst and Flushing in Queens, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Chinatown in Manhattan. This simple and painless test can screen for fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis and monitor liver health so you can manage your liver health effectively. Call the nearest office or book your appointment online now.
FibroScan GO is a liver disease screening and evaluation system that uses ultrasound energy to accurately image your liver. The scan provides details about the stiffness and composition of your liver, allowing the Newtown Gastroenterology team to evaluate and monitor liver health. FibroScan GO is a completely noninvasive method of liver testing, and it can serve as an alternative to liver biopsy.
FibroScan GO is a noninvasive method of liver disease detection for people who have possible signs of liver disease, such as:
• Yellowish eyes and skin (jaundice)
• Dark urine
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Poor appetite
• Abdominal swelling
• Abdominal pain
• Pale stool
• Itchy skin
• Bruising more easily than usual
• Bloody stool
Liver disease is often asymptomatic and can unfortunately lead to irreversible damage if not detected and treated. For example, heavy drinkers have an increased risk of liver damage but might not have symptoms. So, you might need FibroScan GO if the Newtown Gastroenterology team suspects liver disease, even if you don’t have obvious symptoms yet.
In addition, FibroScan GO can monitor your liver health if you’re diagnosed with fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, liver fibrosis (scarring), or cirrhosis (severe scarring). The test can assess the results of your current treatment and can help the team fine-tune your treatment to protect your liver health.
The FibroScan GO procedure happens in the Newtown Gastroenterology office. You’ll lie on the exam table in a comfortable position. The team smooths a water-based gel over the screening area (the right side of your ribs).
They then place the FibroScan handheld probe against your skin, moving it to multiple spots to find the ideal place for accurate liver testing. After finding the right spot, they place the handheld device against your skin to take 10 quick liver measurements. The results are displayed on a nearby screen, and the team carefully reviews that information to gather all necessary data.
FibroScan GO offers comfortable noninvasive liver testing on an outpatient basis. To learn more about how FibroScan GO can help you protect your liver health, call Newtown Gastroenterology office nearest you or book an appointment online now.
