The normal range of liver stiffness is between 2.8 kPa and 7.4 kPa. Usually, liver stiffness of 8.8 kPa is not serious and may be reversible. However, this is not a generalization, and needs to be analyzed in the context of the specific condition and cause of the disease.
However, a liver stiffness value of 8.8 kPa suggests that the liver may be slightly fibrotic and that the liver is in the early stages of cirrhosis. In view of the present liver hardness value of the degree of liver fibrosis, the liver hardness may return to normal after receiving regular and effective treatment in time.
However, liver hardness cannot be used as an absolute indicator of the severity of liver disease. In fact, many benign lesions can cause liver hardness to reach a value of 8.8 kPa, which can be completely reversed and restored to the normal range if treated in time. However, if it is accompanied by a history of severe hepatitis, liver function impairment, liver cancer, etc., it may be health or life threatening.
The severity of the condition also needs to be judged in conjunction with the serum total bilirubin, the degree of inflammatory response in the liver tissue and liver imaging. If you find increased liver hardness, please consult the hospital in time and actively diagnose and treat the disease to avoid delaying the condition.