What do the results mean?Both types of elastography measure the stiffness of the liver. The stiffer the liver, the more fibrosis you have. Your results may range from no scarring to mild, moderate, or advanced liver scarring. Advanced scarring is known as cirrhosis. Your health care provider may order additional testing, including liver function blood tests or a liver biopsy, to confirm a diagnosis.If you are diagnosed with mild to moderate fibrosis, you may be able to take steps to stop further scarring and sometimes even improve your condition. These steps include:Not drinking alcoholNot taking illegal drugsEating a healthy dietIncreasing exerciseTaking medicine. There are medicines that are effective in treating some types of hepatitis.If you wait too long for treatment, more and more scar tissue will build up in your liver. This can lead to cirrhosis. Sometimes, the only treatment for advanced cirrhosis is a liver transplant.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
