What a Liver FibroScan® Measures and Why It Matters
Unexplained digestive symptoms or abnormal bloodwork often raise concerns about fatty liver disease, yet patients may hesitate when they hear about biopsies or invasive testing.
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Unexplained digestive symptoms or abnormal bloodwork often raise concerns about fatty liver disease, yet patients may hesitate when they hear about biopsies or invasive testing.
Many digestive symptoms come and go without obvious explanation, leaving patients with normal scans, inconclusive scopes, and ongoing discomfort.