Fatty Liver Clinic

Overview

AFLD is a medical condition that is characterized by accumulation of fat in liver. Fatty liver may progress to liver Cirrhosis with complications that includes Gastrointestinal bleeding, Fluid in Abdomen, liver failure and may also lead to Liver Cancer.

Worldwide has a reported prevalence of 6 to 35 %. Estimates of prevalence in Asia Pacific regions range from 5 to 30 %. In a population based study from Mumbai NAFLD in Adult Population was detected in 19 %. Worrying part is prevalence of Fatty Liver has been increasing over time.

Most people have no Symptoms; In Some Cases Fatty liver is diagnosed in people with fatigue, a general feeling of being unwell and a vague discomfort in upper right abdomen, although it is not clear if these symptoms are related to Fatty liver.

Fatty liver is often discovered during routine laboratory testing or when investigations are sought for some other purpose. Treatment aims to control the associated conditions such as Obesity, Diabetes and hyperlipidemia along with medications for Fatty liver Disease. Weight loss by an individualized diet and exercises – both are key to managing the condition.

The Programme:

The program will include two visits:

FIRST VISIT – PRECONSULTATION:
This will consist of Initial assessment by a physician for medical assessment, nutritional assessment and functional activity assessment, along with Laboratory and radiological tests advised that is required.

SECOND VISIT - MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CONSULTATION:
This will consist of multidisciplinary team consultation comprising of liver specialist, Dietician, and Clinical Exercise Specialist will take place.

Consultation:

PRE-CONSULTATION
Tuesday – 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CONSULTATION:-
Thursday – 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Closed on Public Holidays.

For Appointments Contact:

Dr.Fakruddin Ali Shah
Fatty Liver Clinic - 3rd floor
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital

Mobile: 9930366631
Land line: 022-25763500 / 71023684

fakruddin.ali@hiranandanihospital.org
opdvisit@hiranandanihospital.org

Facilities/ Services

Services Available:

Joint Consultation with Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Physical therapist and Nutritionist.
Assessment of liver Fibrosis by Non invasive markers of liver Fibrosis and When required by Fibrometer /Fibro scan /Liver Biopsy.
Personalized Exercise and Dietary Counseling
Tailored Diet Charts and Exercise programmes arranged according to each individual’s requirements
Follow up to monitor the progress of Disease.

Our Expertise:

This clinic offers a comprehensive assessment, counseling and therapy for patients with fatty liver.

Our Team

Full Time Consultant
Name	Designation	Qualification	Availability
Dr. Greeshma Shenoy Dr. Greeshma Shenoy Full Time Consultant - Cardiac Rehabilitation Qualifications : Bachelors in Physical Therapy – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology – Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Biosketch : Dr Greeshma has joined Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital as a Full Time Consultant since September 2015.Having worked at Asian Heart Institute and Research Centre previously, she has seen a multitude of cardiac patients and is well experienced in handling patients post bypass surgery, angioplasty, post AICD, pacemaker device fixation and those who are at risk of developing heart disease or are medically managed. Dr Greeshma has gained experience under the guidance of the medical director of Standard Chartered Marathon and was involved in training cardiac patients for the marathon.With a keen interest for research she was involved in research activities for the Sydney & J.L Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas, working under the guidance of Dr Timothy Lightfoot. She has also given oral presentations at national and international conferences. She has been involved in conducting health talk to create more awareness about heart disease and its risk factors. Her fields of interest are exercise physiology, cardio pulmonary physiotherapy, wellness for senior citizens, primary prevention and effective weight loss.	Full Time Consultant Cardiac Rehabilitation	BPTH, MS (Clinical Exercise Physiology)	Tuesday & Thursday : 1 pm - 4 pm
Ms. Richa Anand Ms. Richa Anand Full Time Consultant Dietician Qualifications BSc (Food & Nutrition) - Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science, University of Mumbai in 1998. PG in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition – Nirmala Niketan College of Home ScienceUniversity of Mumbai in 1999. Biosketch Mrs Richa Anand is working at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital as a Full time Consultant in Dietetics since June 2005. She has earlier worked as a Senior Dietitian at P D Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre (2000-2005). She has also worked with Jaslok Hospital and Breach Candy Hospital and Medical Research Centre and VLCC in Marine Lines. She has written several articles for eminent papers and magazines such as Times of India, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, Mid Day, Femina, Cosmopolitan, Readers Digest, Health Magazine – Complete Wellbeing to name a few. She has done research on the "Effect of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Diets on Proteinuria in Diabetes.	Full Time Consultant Dietician	PG Diploma in Dietitics, BSC Foods & Nutritions	Tuesday & Thursday : 1 pm - 4 pm