Amid the rising burden of liver-related conditions, Medicover Hospitals has launched a Comprehensive Liver Clinic in Navi Mumbai. The initiative focuses on early detection, timely intervention, and long-term management of liver diseases through a structured and systematic approach.
Rising Risk of Liver Diseases
Currently, conditions such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis, alcohol-related liver damage, and metabolic liver disorders are increasing at an alarming rate. Factors including diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism, sedentary lifestyles, alcohol consumption, viral infections like Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, autoimmune liver diseases, and genetic predisposition significantly contribute to this trend.
Moreover, many individuals remain asymptomatic in the early stages. As a result, doctors often diagnose the disease only after complications such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, or liver failure begin to develop. If left untreated, these conditions can silently progress and severely affect overall health and quality of life.
Structured Screening and Early Detection
Highlighting the clinic’s approach, Dr Vikram Dharap, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Therapeutic Endoscopist, stated that the Liver Clinic adopts a comprehensive and systematic model for liver health evaluation. It actively identifies high-risk individuals through targeted screening, detailed clinical assessments, and advanced diagnostics.
Furthermore, the clinic provides structured care pathways that enable early detection and help prevent progression to advanced liver damage. Doctors strongly recommend screening for individuals with diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypothyroidism, alcohol use, viral hepatitis, family history of liver disease, and autoimmune liver conditions. In addition, the clinic promotes preventive liver care among high-risk groups.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
As per the press release, the clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic services to ensure accurate assessment of liver health. These include FibroScan, Liver Function Tests (LFT), Complete Blood Count (CBC), triple marker testing where indicated, and ultrasound abdomen for selected patients.
Consequently, these investigations help evaluate liver fat accumulation, inflammation, fibrosis, and overall liver function, enabling clinicians to make timely and informed decisions.
Expert Insights on Early Intervention
Emphasizing the importance of early detection, Dr Dipak Ahire, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Endoscopist, explained that liver diseases often remain silent in their initial stages. Therefore, many patients seek medical care only after the disease has progressed significantly.
He noted that risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, alcohol intake, viral hepatitis, and genetic predisposition substantially increase the likelihood of liver damage. Through this dedicated clinic, the team aims to identify at-risk individuals early and provide timely interventions before irreversible damage occurs. He also stressed that early screening combined with lifestyle modification plays a crucial role in preventing severe complications like cirrhosis and liver failure.
Focus on Prevention and Long-Term Care
Adding to this, Dr Rao Saheb Rathod, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Therapeutic Endoscopist, highlighted that many liver conditions are both preventable and manageable when detected early.
At the clinic, doctors follow a structured approach that integrates advanced diagnostics, prompt treatment, and continuous monitoring. In addition, they emphasise lifestyle modification, dietary counselling, and regular follow-ups to ensure better outcomes. Their goal extends beyond treatment to preventing disease progression and improving long-term liver health.
Commitment to Accessible Liver Care
Concluding the announcement, Sandip Joshi, Centre Head at Medicover Hospitals, stated that the increasing prevalence of metabolic and lifestyle-related liver diseases underscores the urgent need for focused care and early screening.
Through the launch of this Liver Clinic, Medicover Hospitals aims to provide accessible, expert-led services that empower individuals to detect liver diseases early and maintain healthier lives.