Repeat Ultrasound

[Scotland15]

Recently diagnosed with NAFLD. Are we entitled to have a repeat ultrasound done on NHS say 12 months down the line to see if any improvement has been made after 10% weight loss, diet and lifestyle changes?

[AyrshireK]

There are set guidelines for Doctors in assessing, managing and monitoring NAFLD - you can find them at :- nice.org.uk/guidance/ng49

Who diagnoses your NAFLD? Are you under a specialist? Whether you are 'entitled' to a follow up scan only they could answer that.

Katie

[Scotland15 in reply to AyrshireK]

Many thanks

[GarryS]

My consultant has me scanned every 6 months.

[Scotland15 in reply to GarryS]

Thanks Garry

[Scrags64]

I have ultrasound and CT scans every six month and gastroscoy and mri every 12 months. Been like that for six years.

[Scotland15 in reply to Scrags64]

Thanks Scrags