Fibroscan Winnipeg

What is Fatty Liver?

When fat deposits in the liver, it causes inflammation which can lead to scarring and fibrosis. Fatty Liver is when there is excess fat in more than 5% of liver cells. You might think of Fatty Liver as a problem caused by long-term alcohol consumption, but that’s only a small percentage of people who actually suffer from the disease.

The reality is we are facing an epidemic of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in North America. If you are carrying too much body fat, you may also have fatty liver.

What causes Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD)?

While Alcoholic Fatty Liver is a result of over-consumption of alcohol, NAFLD occurs when a person eats a high sugar, high carb diet loaded with bad fats (think fast food), usually eating too much and too often. This causes insulin to spike repeatedly, which results in the body reacting by storing fat internally.

When and why to consider a FibroScan

At Body Measure, we focus on your overall health and disease prevention. The FibroScan is a non-invasive technology that quickly scans and detects even minor scarring on the liver so you can start the appropriate treatment before liver disease has become too advanced. It can also rule out the need for further assessment such as a painful liver biopsy.

If you have excess body fat, now is the time to book your FibroScan. More sensitive than a traditional ultrasound, the FibroScan will let our team know not only if you have fatty liver and cell damage, but also the severity of your condition. That way, we can help you make adjustments to your diet, fitness, and lifestyle to improve your liver health. Even a 5-7% decrease in body weight can be associated with reduced liver fat and inflammation.