Understanding Common Hepatic Disorders and Treatments

Liver disease is often preventable with early intervention and healthy lifestyle habits. The Hepatology team at VS Hospitals focuses on proactive prevention strategies.

• Limit Alcohol Intake: The simplest and most effective way to prevent liver damage.
• Maintain a Healthy Weight: Prevents fatty liver and insulin resistance.
• Vaccination: Protects against hepatitis A and B infections.
• Practice Safe Hygiene: Wash hands and avoid contaminated food or water.
• Use Medications Cautiously: Avoid self-prescribing or overdosing on painkillers.
• Safe Sexual Practices: Reduces the risk of viral hepatitis transmission.
• Avoid Needle Sharing: Use sterile syringes for medical or cosmetic procedures.
• Regular Exercise: Enhances blood circulation and liver metabolism.
• Routine Liver Check-Ups: Periodic screening for liver enzymes and ultrasound imaging.
• Manage Other Diseases: Keep diabetes, obesity, and cholesterol under control. 

At VS Hospitals, preventive programs educate patients about lifestyle management, vaccination schedules, and early screenings to maintain lifelong liver health.

Accurate diagnosis forms the foundation for effective liver disease management. VS Hospitals uses state-of-the-art diagnostic methods to detect and monitor hepatic disorders with precision and speed.

Diagnostic Procedures Include:

• Liver Function Tests (LFTs): Measures enzymes, bilirubin, and proteins to assess liver performance.
  
• Ultrasound of the Abdomen: Non-invasive imaging to detect fatty deposits, cysts, or tumors.
  
• CT and MRI Scans: Provide detailed visualization of liver structure and surrounding organs.
  
• Fibroscan (Elastography): Determines the level of liver stiffness, helping to detect fibrosis or cirrhosis.
  
• Hepatitis Screening: Blood tests for Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses.
  
• Biopsy: A small tissue sample examined under a microscope to confirm inflammation, scarring, or cancer.
  
• Blood Clotting Test (Prothrombin Time): Evaluates the liver’s ability to produce clotting factors.
  
• Genetic and Metabolic Tests: Identify hereditary conditions like Wilson’s disease.
  

At VS Hospitals, every patient’s diagnosis is personalized—combining laboratory results, imaging, and medical history for a holistic understanding of liver function.

The Hepatology Department at VS Hospitals provides comprehensive services to address every type of hepatic disorder, from minor inflammation to advanced liver failure.

• Comprehensive Medical Management: Specialized treatments for viral hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, and autoimmune hepatitis, along with detoxification programs for alcohol-induced liver disease.
• Advanced Interventional Procedures: Image-guided liver biopsy, ERCP for bile duct blockages, and TIPS to manage portal hypertension with minimal invasiveness.
• Liver Cancer Treatment: Multidisciplinary cancer care including targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical resection, and ablation for optimal outcomes.
• Liver Transplant Services: End-to-end transplant care covering pre-surgical evaluation, post-operative monitoring, and lifelong follow-up support.
• Nutritional & Lifestyle Counseling: Personalized diet and weight management programs to support liver health and prevent disease progression.
• Holistic & Compassionate Care: Expert hepatologists combine evidence-based medicine with emotional and psychological support to ensure full recovery and improved quality of life.

At VS Hospitals, the integration of clinical expertise and compassionate care ensures complete management ofoth acute and chronic liver conditions.

VS Hospitals offers one of the most advanced hepatic care units in Chennai, designed for both diagnosis and treatment of complex liver disorders.

• State-of-the-Art Hepatology Unit: Dedicated department with advanced monitoring and intervention systems.
  
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Laboratory: Equipped for liver enzyme assays, viral markers, and metabolic testing.
  
• Ultrasound, CT, and MRI Units: Provide detailed imaging for accurate disease mapping.
  
• Liver Fibroscan Technology: Non-invasive method to assess fibrosis without biopsy.
  
• 24/7 Emergency and ICU Care: Immediate support for acute liver failure and bleeding complications.
  
• Endoscopy and ERCP Suite: For diagnostic and therapeutic bile duct procedures.
  
• Oncology and Transplant Support: Complete facilities for liver cancer and transplant evaluation.
  
• Pharmacy and Nutrition Center: Offers supplements, vitamins, and liver-safe medications.
  
• Rehabilitation and Counseling Services: Focused on patient recovery and emotional well-being.
  

The world-class infrastructure and expert team at VS Hospitals ensure the highest standards of liver care, combining advanced technology with personalized medical attention.