Liver & gallbladder
Right upper abdominal discomfort, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, or abnormal liver blood results all warrant assessment. Fatty liver is now one of the most common conditions in adults in the UAE.
Liver and gallbladder assessment starts with liver blood tests, an ultrasound where indicated, and a review of alcohol, medication, metabolic risk factors and any prior liver history.
Common symptom patterns
- · Right upper abdominal discomfort after fatty meals
- · Incidental raised liver enzymes on a blood test
- · Feeling itchy without a rash
- · Nausea after certain foods
When to book a GP
- · Persistently abnormal liver blood tests
- · New right upper abdominal pain
- · Concerns about fatty liver risk (weight, diabetes, cholesterol)
When urgent help may be needed
- · Yellow skin or eyes
- · Severe right upper abdominal pain with fever
- · Confusion in someone with known liver disease
Call 998 (UAE ambulance) or attend the nearest emergency department.
Related blood & diagnostic tests
- · Liver function
- · GGT
- · Ferritin
- · Lipid profile
- · HbA1c
- · Hepatitis screen
- · Abdominal ultrasound (partner referral)
Related Aafiyah services
FAQs
What is fatty liver and how common is it?+
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a build-up of fat in the liver, often linked to weight, insulin resistance, cholesterol and diet. It is common in the UAE. Early identification allows lifestyle and metabolic changes that can fully reverse it.
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