How Often Should You Get a FibroScan if You Have Fatty Liver Disease
By MediScan Systems | Updated August 2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease (NAFLD), monitoring your condition regularly is critical. While lifestyle changes and medications play a vital role in reversing liver fat, periodic assessments using FibroScan help track whether you're getting better — or at risk of progressing to fibrosis or cirrhosis.

So, how often should you get a FibroScan test?

At MediScan Systems, one of Chennai’s most advanced liver diagnostic centers, we guide patients on personalized follow-up intervals based on clinical guidelines and risk factors. Here’s what you need to know.

How Often Should You Get a FibroScan

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What Is Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?

NAFLD — Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease — is the accumulation of excess fat in liver cells not caused by alcohol. It affects 1 in 3 adults in India and can progress to:

  • NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis)
  • Fibrosis (scarring)
  • Cirrhosis
  • Liver cancer

Most patients experience no symptoms, making routine liver scans essential for early detection.

What Is FibroScan and Why Use It for Monitoring?

FibroScan is a non-invasive ultrasound-based test that measures:

  • Liver stiffness (fibrosis stage)
  • Fat content (via CAP — Controlled Attenuation Parameter)

It’s painless, takes just 10–15 minutes, and provides immediate results — making it ideal for regular monitoring of NAFLD.

FibroScan Follow-Up Frequency: General Guidelines

Here’s how often patients with NAFLD should undergo FibroScan, based on global clinical recommendations:

Risk Category Suggested FibroScan Interval
Low Risk (no fibrosis) Every 12–24 months
Moderate Fibrosis (F1–F2) Every 6–12 months
Advanced Fibrosis (F3–F4) Every 6 months, or more often
Diabetes/obese + NAFLD Every 6–12 months
Post-treatment monitoring As per hepatologist's advice

Source: EASL Guidelines, AASLD 2023, Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)

Personalized FibroScan Intervals at MediScan

At MediScan Chennai, we personalize your FibroScan monitoring plan based on:

  • Age and gender.
  • BMI and waist circumference.
  • Presence of diabetes, PCOS, or metabolic syndrome.
  • Previous FibroScan results (LSM & CAP).
  • Blood tests (ALT/AST, Fib-4 score, etc.)
  • Medication history or alcohol use.

We also combine FibroScan with lab tests and clinical evaluation for a 360° liver health picture.

Why Frequent Monitoring Matters

  • Fatty liver can silently progress to fibrosis or cirrhosis
  • Early detection helps reverse damage with lifestyle intervention
  • High-risk patients (e.g., diabetics) benefit from more frequent checks
  • Reduces the need for invasive procedures like biopsy

Regular FibroScan helps us identify worsening trends before symptoms begin.

Why Choose MediScan for FibroScan Follow-Up?

  • Latest FibroScan device with LSM & CAP scoring
  • Liver specialist collaboration for risk assessment
  • Affordable packages for routine follow-up scans
  • Centrally located clinics in T. Nagar and Adyar
  • Supportive staff and same-day reports

Final Thoughts

Fatty liver disease doesn’t always show symptoms — but it does show up in a FibroScan. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or managing NAFLD long-term, getting a regular FibroScan at MediScan can make all the difference between early reversal and late-stage complications. Stay ahead of your liver health — it’s easier (and safer) than ever.