2007-03-20 14:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Hopeless 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Diagnosis
The doctor may diagnose cirrhosis on the basis of symptoms, laboratory tests, the medical history, and a physical examination. For example, during a physical examination, the doctor may notice that the liver feels harder or larger than usual and order blood tests that can show whether liver disease is present.
If looking at the liver is necessary to check for signs of disease, the doctor might order a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or a scan of the liver using a radioisotope (a harmless radioactive substance that highlights the liver). Or the doctor might look at the liver using a laparoscope, an instrument that is inserted through the abdomen and relays pictures back to a computer screen.
A liver biopsy will confirm the diagnosis. For a biopsy, the doctor uses a needle to take a tiny sample of liver tissue, then examines it under the microscope for scarring or other signs of disease.
2007-03-20 15:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by taurust_girl27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hepatitis C is an infectious ailment, and with improve cirrhosis, scientific care is confusing because of drugs for scientific care additionally being liver-poisonous. Is the cirrhosis secondary to Hep-C? Or the two obtained by using applying undesirable selections? Hep-C is often obtained by using applying use of grimy needles. Substance abuse is likewise a disqualifying element in immigration. at present there is not any vaccine to sidestep Hep C. Assuming your dad's case is persistent and not acute, with out scientific care of Hep C, concentrated on his ailment's specific genotype he could be denied get right of entry to to the US.
2016-11-27 01:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to your Dr. & have him order liver function tests. This is a comprehensive test panel that will tell you everything you want to know about your liver.
2007-03-20 14:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST THAT WILL PROBABLY SCHEDULEA LIVER BLOOD PANEL FOR THE LIVER ENZYMES.
2007-03-20 15:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a professional.
2007-03-20 22:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no clue. You should be calling your doctor to ask that, then they can schedule you for whatever test it is.
2007-03-20 14:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋