17/09/2026
Understanding Liver Cirrhosis-Part 2: Stages of Liver Damage
Liver damage progresses through stages. The first stage of liver damage is fatty liver. It is diagnosed on ultrasound, Fibroscan or elastography. Stages of fatty liver are called grade 1, 2, 3 on ultrasound and S0, S1, S2, S3 on Fibroscan.
The next stage of liver damage is fibrosis. It is diagnosed on Fibroscan or elastography. Stages of fibrosis are called F0, F1, F2, F3, F4 on Fibroscan.
The last stage of liver damage is scarring. It is also called cirrhosis or end stage liver disease (ESLD). It is diagnosed in ultrasound, Fibroscan, elastography, CT scan or MRI.
Liver damage can be completely reversed in early stage till fibrosis. The damage is usually permanent once scarring sets in.
Take care of your liver. Consult a liver specialist now if your liver shows signs of damage. Book an appointment with Dr Divakar Jain on +91-75730-27067 at Shalby Multispecialty hospital, SG Highway, opp Karnavati club, Ahmedabad.