Color ultrasound can check for fatty liver and fat distribution.
Color ultrasound mainly uses the reflection, scattering, and Doppler effects of ultrasound waves to check for fatty liver. Ultrasound waves encountering liver parenchyma, fat, blood and other substances will reflect echoes of different strengths, thus showing points of different brightness. Under color ultrasound, it is also possible to see unclear edges and increased size of the liver in patients with fatty liver.
If there is fatty liver, the ultrasound will reflect a darker colored light when it encounters accumulated fat, showing a gray-black shadow. Generally the more fat is distributed, the more pronounced the gray-black shading will be. Ultrasound waves encountering liver parenchyma generally reflect a bright white light. The red and blue portions shown on the ultrasound represent the arterial and venous blood in the liver.
To accurately check the severity of fatty liver, blood tests, MRI and other related tests should be performed under the guidance of a doctor to make a further definitive diagnosis. Fatty liver patients should usually pay attention to a light diet, avoid greasy food, avoid drinking alcohol, appropriate exercise and exercise, and make life improvements.