Expert Liver Disease Care in Ahmedabad

The liver is one of the most important organs of the body and silently performs hundreds of functions every day. When the liver is affected, patients may experience fatigue, swelling, jaundice, vomiting blood, confusion or may remain completely asymptomatic until the disease becomes advanced.

At Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad, liver and HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) diseases are managed by an experienced GI & liver surgery team using advanced imaging, endoscopy, ERCP, liver surgery and multi-disciplinary care. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s liver function, stage of disease and overall health.

What Does the Liver Do?

The liver sits in the upper right abdomen, just below the diaphragm. It acts as the body’s chemical factory and filter. Some key functions are:

• Detoxifying harmful substances and drugs from the blood
• Producing bile to help digest fats and absorb vitamins
• Storing vitamins, minerals, and glycogen (energy reserve)
• Producing important proteins for blood clotting and immunity
• Regulating metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

When liver cells are damaged repeatedly over time, they can be replaced by scar tissue (fibrosis), leading to cirrhosis, portal hypertension and other serious complications if not treated appropriately.

Common Liver Diseases That Require Evaluation

• Cirrhosis of Liver – long-standing liver damage leading to scarring and reduced function.
• Portal Hypertension – increased pressure in the portal vein causing varices, fluid in abdomen, and swelling.
• Hydatid Cyst of Liver – parasitic cyst in the liver, usually acquired from infected animals.
• Liver Injury – blunt or penetrating trauma to the liver after accidents or falls.
• Liver Abscess – pus-filled cavity in the liver due to infection, which can cause pain and fever.
• Liver Cancer – primary liver cancer (HCC) or secondary (metastatic) tumors.

Why Choose Dwarika Hospital for Liver Disease in Ahmedabad?

• Dedicated GI, Liver & HPB surgery team with experience in complex liver procedures.
• Integrated care with gastroenterology, radiology, oncology and critical care.
• Use of ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, ERCP and liver function assessment for accurate diagnosis.
• Options for laparoscopic, open and hybrid liver surgeries based on safety and suitability.
• Focus on individualised counselling, lifestyle advice and long-term follow-up.

Numbers, outcomes and specific techniques vary from patient to patient. Please confirm details with the treating clinician before making any major decision.

Cirrhosis of Liver

Cirrhosis is a chronic condition in which healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue. This scarring hampers blood flow through the liver and reduces its ability to perform vital functions.

Common causes include long-term alcohol use, chronic viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B & C), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH), metabolic and autoimmune liver diseases.

Advanced cirrhosis can lead to portal hypertension, fluid in abdomen (ascites), variceal bleeding, confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) and increased risk of liver cancer. Early diagnosis, regular follow-up and timely referral for specialised procedures or transplant evaluation are crucial.