Metabolic & Liver Health Center
Overview
- Metabolism can be defined as the body’s processes for turning food into energy
- The liver the is central organ of metabolism in the body, processing and regulating the levels of nutrients, drugs, and other substances in the body, since all newly absorbed substances in the intestine must primarily pass through the liver
Scope of Medical Care
Metabolic Health
Metabolic Health focuses on the body's chemical processes for turning food into energy and their disorders
- Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of cardiovascular complications like coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. These conditions include:
- Excess abdominal weight:A waist circumference of more than 40 inches in males and 35 inches in females
- Hypertriglyceridemia:Triglyceride levels that are 150 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) or greater.
- Low levels of HDL cholesterol:HDL cholesterol of less than 40 mg/dL in males or less than 50 mg/dL in females.
- Elevated blood sugar levels: Fasting blood sugar level of 100 mg/dL or greater. If it’s 100 to 125 mg/dL, you have prediabetes. If it’s over 125 mg/dL, you likely have Type 2 diabetes.
- High blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or higher. Normal blood pressure is defined as less than 120 mm Hg for systolic pressure (the top number), and less than 80 mm Hg for diastolic pressure (the bottom number). High blood pressure is strongly tied to obesity. It is often found in people with insulin resistance.
Metabolic syndrome involves having at least 3 out of 5 health conditions:
- About 1 in 3 adults have metabolic syndrome
- The good news is that it is largely preventable. Knowing the risk factors and making healthy lifestyle changes can help you lower your chances of developing metabolic syndrome or the health problems it can cause.
Procedures
Metabolic Health Check up
A metabolic health check is a series of lab tests used to evaluate how well your body regulates blood sugar, fats, and the functions of vital organs like the liver and kidneys. It helps assess your body's overall metabolic function, including how it uses energy and manages weight.
A metabolic health check typically includes:
- Blood sugar levels: Fasting blood sugar (FBS) and HbA1c to assess glucose regulation.
- Lipid profile: Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to evaluate fat metabolism.
- Kidney function: Tests like creatinine levels to assess kidney health.
- Liver function: Tests like ALT and AST to assess liver health.
- Complete blood count (CBC): Provides information about your overall blood health.
- Other tests: Depending on the specific check-up, you may also have tests for hormone levels, nutritional habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, and stress levels.
Liver Health
Your liver, the largest internal organ, is a complex biochemical factory. It performs over 500 vital functions, including:
- Detoxification: Neutralizing harmful substances like alcohol, drugs, and environmental pollutants.
- Metabolism: Converting food into energy, storing glucose as glycogen, and processing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
- Protein synthesis: Producing clotting factors, albumin, and other proteins vital for blood clotting and fluid balance.
- Bile production: Essential for digesting fats and absorbing vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Maintaining liver health is crucial for overall well-being.
- Balanced Diet: Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to support liver detoxification.
- Limit Alcohol Consumption: Follow recommended guidelines for moderate alcohol intake.
- Exercise Regularly: Engage in physical activity to reduce liver fat and improve insulin sensitivity.
- Avoid Toxins: Minimize exposure to environmental toxins found in cleaning products, pesticides, and tobacco smoke.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Practice Safe Medication Use: Be cautious with herbal supplements and consult your doctor before using them.
- Get Vaccinated: Protect against hepatitis A and B.
- Avoid Risky Behaviors: Avoid sharing needles, practice safe sex, and ensure proper sterilization of medical equipment.
- Regular Health Check-Ups: Discuss appropriate screening and monitoring with your doctor if you have risk factors for liver disease.
There are many types of liver disease, they can be acute or chronic. Chronic liver disease progresses in roughly four stages:
Common signs of liver trouble include
- Fatigue
- jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- abdominal pain or swelling
- dark urine
- pale stools
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea
- vomiting
- itchy skin
- swelling in the legs or ankles
If you experience any of these symptoms, consult a healthcare professional promptly.
Procedures
Screening for lifestyle liver disease
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) are a group of blood tests, each measuring specific substances – enzymes, proteins, and other things – that are either produced or processed by your liver. By looking at these levels, doctors can get a good sense of your liver’s overall health and performance.
Most of the time, you’ll need to fast for about 10-12 hours before your LFTs. That means no food or drinks (except water) during that time. It’s also very important to tell your doctor about everything you’re taking – medications, supplements, even herbal remedies – because some of these can affect the test results. Your doctor will let you know if you need to pause any of them before the test
Liver Imaging Tests
An ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI can give your doctor a good look at your liver and bile ducts.
FibroScan™ is a non-invasive, ultrasound-based test that measures liver stiffness, indicating the presence and extent of scarring (fibrosis) in the liver. It helps doctors assess liver health and diagnose, monitor, and track the progress of various liver conditions.
Liver health and wellness
Maintaining liver health and wellness involves a combination of dietary choices, lifestyle habits, and preventative measures.
Liver Detox
A "liver detox" aims to cleanse and support liver function by eliminating toxins and promoting a healthy environment for detoxification..
While the liver naturally handles these processes, a "detox" can involve dietary changes, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications to enhance its ability to cleanse.
It's important to understand that a liver detox is not a "flush" that removes toxins from the body in a sudden, dramatic way.
A healthy diet, hydration, and other lifestyle choices can help the liver function at its best.
Liver and biliary system disorders and interventions
Liver and biliary system disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the liver and the network of ducts (biliary system) that transport bile.
These disorders can result from various factors like viral infections, alcohol abuse, autoimmune reactions, or genetic predispositions.
Treatment approaches vary, including:
- medications
- lifestyle modifications
- surgical interventions
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholangiopancreatography): A procedure to diagnose and treat conditions in the bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder. It involves inserting an endoscope through the mouth and into the small intestine, allowing for visualization and potential removal of blockages, stones, or other abnormalities. - Biliary Drainage: A catheter is inserted into the biliary tract to drain excess bile.
- Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder, often recommended for recurrent gallstone problems
Health Education
“…….. begin with awareness”
What are the functions of the liver?
How can we diagnose liver function?
How can we preserve liver health (Prevention)?
What are the warning signs of liver disease?
………..
…….and to know what is typical for you
Being familiar with how you usually look like and feel makes it easier to detect when there's a change
At the Health Education Center, we are empowering patients, their families and the community to take control of their Body & Soul, by providing important information on
- Wellness
- Health
- Beauty
- Longevity
Neem Health Education Center is dedicated to going beyond traditional education, fostering continuous learning through various platforms.
Our Experts
At the Muscat Aesthetic & Longevity Center, we take pride in our team of internationally recognized and board-certified doctors, and highly trained support staff. All of them specialize in advanced Aesthetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Medicine
Updates
| 06.2025 | Announcing hospital services through targeted Digital Ad campaigns |
| 07.2025 | Open-door day |
| 07.2025 | Opening of the Metabolic & Liver Health Center at Neem Hospitall |
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