Siddharth Reddy Siddharth Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Is hepatic liver?

Just a quick question – I've always heard the term 'hepatic' in relation to liver issues. Is it specifically only for the liver, or does it apply to other organs too?

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Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, hepatic means liver. Keeping your liver healthy is super important, so if your doctor permits, try incorporating some regular cardio or brisk walking into your daily routine to prevent fatty liver.

Sujata Barua Sujata Barua Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes indeed, hepatic is the scientific word for liver. While eating fresh homemade food and limiting oil is great for the liver, please consult a proper doctor if you have a specific hepatic medical condition.

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, hepatic refers to the liver. When I was at Fortis for my checkup, the specialist explained that any hepatic scan or test is solely for evaluating liver health, so make sure to ask your doctor to explain the details.

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Kalyani Deshpande Kalyani Deshpande Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is the liver. I have seen many people get confused by these clinical terms over the years, but hepatic is always related to liver functions.

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