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AST/ALT Ratio

Hello. I have an appointment to discuss results tomorrow but was wondering what others thought. AST is 38 and ALT is 36. When I jot in the numbers on the Fib...

Hello. I have an appointment to discuss results tomorrow but was wondering what ...

Jop45

•18 hours ago

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Hi Hope all are ok. I recently had a massage and the masseur saw I hat a lot of water retention (not specifically one place but the usual stomach and legs)...

Hi Hope all are ok. I recently had a massage and the masseur saw I hat a lot o...

G0newiththealc0hol

•23 hours ago

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More pain.

Not sure how much more I can take of this. Severe pain to right hand side. Heavily distended abdomen. Severe mental confusion. Extreme fatigue. When will this...

Not sure how much more I can take of this. Severe pain to right hand side. Heavi...

PastaLover53

•2 days ago

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Stomach keeps rumbling

Hello, I was dx with compensated cirrhosis about 2 years ago, still few symptoms (other than some disturbed sleep) I think but over the past 3 or 4 weeks my...

Hello, I was dx with compensated cirrhosis about 2 years ago, still few sympto...

aranshaw

•2 days ago

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I'm actally scared

Hello,I have cirrhosis & barratts esopagus. & have recently seen my hepatologist. Due to low iron & a previous endoscopy results showing a small bleed in my...

Hello,I have cirrhosis & barratts esopagus. & have recently seen my hepatologist...

Cazza_BDA

•2 days ago

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Palliative Care and Liver Failure

My brother was discharged from hospital in June 2024. He had been having treatment to optimise the chance of a successful liver transplant. He has a...

My brother was discharged from hospital in June 2024. He had been having treatme...

Magpie25

•2 days ago

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Medication

How is it that no two doctors give you the same answer. Like is it OK to take this or is it OK to take that. When I look up what medication I am on. It says...

How is it that no two doctors give you the same answer. Like is it OK to take t...

Alandy

•2 days ago

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GGT and olive oil

My GGT level has been above the top of the reference range for at least 6 years (wasn’t tested before that). No cause has ever been found. I have been making...

My GGT level has been above the top of the reference range for at least 6 years ...

JumpJiving

•3 days ago

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flying with cirrhosis?

hello, Does anyone know if you should wear flight socks for short haul flights? I have cirrhosis (now compensated) and grade 1 oesophageal varices. I have a...

hello, Does anyone know if you should wear flight socks for short haul flights...

Thepuppylover

•3 days ago

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NAFLD

So was diagnosed with NAFLD in August 2024, the was on the back of a pain in my rightside and bloods that showed high liver enzymes and an ultrasound, given...

So was diagnosed with NAFLD in August 2024, the was on the back of a pain in my...

Tkersh

•3 days ago

1 Reply

Stomache pain

Hi all. I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis atound 18 months ago. I'm currently doing fine and feel better than I've felt in years. New healthy lifestyle etc....

Hi all. I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis atound 18 months ago. I'm currently...

Littlelizzy11

•3 days ago

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muscle pain

Hi there. I hope everyone is as well as they can be. Following repeated ascitic drains my hubbys stomach muscles are aching post drain. I know this may sound...

Hi there. I hope everyone is as well as they can be. Following repeated ascitic...

Snips71

•4 days ago

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Fibroscan and blood tests

This is my second post. Previously I had my Fibroscan done in different country, which showing CAP226 kPa 75,0, and make me confused because measurements there...

This is my second post. Previously I had my Fibroscan done in different country,...

Ksana

•4 days ago

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Vitamin D and Liver

Hi, I was diagnosed with MASLD, and my LFTs have continued to rise despite over 3 stone weight loss. I am currently on 2 weekly blood tests with GP as I...

Hi, I was diagnosed with MASLD, and my LFTs have continued to rise despite over ...

Hidden

•4 days ago

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cirrhosis

hi. I was diagnosed in 2020 (hep c). I now have 6 monthly scans. Just had my latest one and was told no changes. I don’t take any medication and as yet have...

hi. I was diagnosed in 2020 (hep c). I now have 6 monthly scans. Just had my lat...

Ruby1960

•5 days ago

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Husband

Hi, My husband (38) has had a series of blood tests that found that his afp level was 9.7 ku and he has low iron. They arranged an ultrasound which found a...

Hi, My husband (38) has had a series of blood tests that found that his afp leve...

bluebellspring

•5 days ago

1 Reply

Carvedilol

Hi I was diagnosed with cirrhosis just 3 years ago and since nov 24 have been taking ursodeoxycholic. Yesterday I had a gastroscopy and results showed 4 grade...

Hi I was diagnosed with cirrhosis just 3 years ago and since nov 24 have been t...

Janden12

•5 days ago

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Dilated portal vein 22MM referred to Vascular surgery with no explanation ?? Any ideas ??

I was told back in March I have a 22MM dilated portal vein, then had a ct scan, I haven’t had any results but been referred to a vascular surgeon next week? No...

I was told back in March I have a 22MM dilated portal vein, then had a ct scan, ...

Liver14

•6 days ago

1 Reply

Life insurance

Hi. I have recently been turned down for life insurance ‘apparently’ on the back of my specialist previously telling me to stop drinking 18 months ago due to...

Hi. I have recently been turned down for life insurance ‘apparently’ on the back...

Bobbydblue

•6 days ago

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liver gone up

hello all I went for my six month scans, and got letter saying my KPA gone up to 21.5 and my LQR is 7%. Can anyone please tell me what this mean has I don’t...

hello all I went for my six month scans, and got letter saying my KPA gone up to...

Jamie2024

•6 days ago

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Money.

Just had a quotation for my upcoming colonoscopy and gastroscopy. It's a mouth watering £3, 841.00. And as I mentioned still unwell. No job, no friends...

Just had a quotation for my upcoming colonoscopy and gastroscopy. It's a mouth w...

PastaLover53

•7 days ago

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Headaches, fatigue and nausea

Does anyone get what feels much like a hangover without having drunk any alcohol? Is there anything in particular that you think might cause this? I'm guessing...

Does anyone get what feels much like a hangover without having drunk any alcohol...

NieceByMarriage

•7 days ago

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PBC symptoms

I have PBC and I take medication for it daily but recently I’m always sick , chest infection Throat infections Ear infection This is happening to me at...

I have PBC and I take medication for it daily but recently I’m always sick , ch...

LeveM193NS

•7 days ago

1 Reply

Adding to previous post.

I have always maintained that my symptoms are 100% attributed to advanced liver damage as thease only became apparent since I was drinking heavily. More tests...

I have always maintained that my symptoms are 100% attributed to advanced liver ...

PastaLover53

•8 days ago

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Frustration.

Still suffering with extreme confusion. Massively distended abdomen. Really bad fatigue. Consultant has said that my abdomen isn't associated with Ascites. Had...

Still suffering with extreme confusion. Massively distended abdomen. Really bad ...

PastaLover53

•8 days ago

1 Reply

Private Referral For MASLD - Any Experiences?

Hi, I was diagnosed with MASLD last January, and I am completely fed up with my GP’s lack of support and help, I am at the point of raiding my savings account...

Hi, I was diagnosed with MASLD last January, and I am completely fed up with my ...

Hidden

•8 days ago

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Liver cysts advice

Following nearly a year of abdominal pain and digestive symptoms the ultra sound has shown that given the position of the pain that the cause is likely cysts...

Following nearly a year of abdominal pain and digestive symptoms the ultra sound...

Cinnamon009

•8 days ago

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Liver Biopsy

Hi, my bf had a liver biopsy and he had some pain at the back and not the area and he has been feeling like this for days and I am so worried about that. He...

Hi, my bf had a liver biopsy and he had some pain at the back and not the area a...

Sunshinegirlie

•9 days ago

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Fatty Liver/fibrosis calculator/blood work

I was diagnosed with fatty liver about 7.5 years ago. At the time I was terrified but knew nothing. I was scheduled to get a biopsy. In fear and because of...

I was diagnosed with fatty liver about 7.5 years ago. At the time I was terrifie...

JTconnect

•10 days ago

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3x4cm Lesion - undefined after CT, Ultrasound AND MRI

So i had my private pay MRI last week. 4 weeks after the CT scan [that took a year to get] and 2 weeks after the ultrasound that was supposed to "confirm it is...

So i had my private pay MRI last week. 4 weeks after the CT scan [that took a ye...

PNWSwimmer

•10 days ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

AST/ALT Ratio

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

More pain.

Stomach keeps rumbling

I'm actally scared

Palliative Care and Liver Failure

Medication

GGT and olive oil

flying with cirrhosis?

NAFLD

Stomache pain

muscle pain

Fibroscan and blood tests

Vitamin D and Liver

cirrhosis

Husband

Carvedilol

Dilated portal vein 22MM referred to Vascular surgery with no explanation ?? Any ideas ??

Life insurance

liver gone up

Money.

Headaches, fatigue and nausea

PBC symptoms

Adding to previous post.

Frustration.

Private Referral For MASLD - Any Experiences?

Liver cysts advice

Liver Biopsy

Fatty Liver/fibrosis calculator/blood work

3x4cm Lesion - undefined after CT, Ultrasound AND MRI

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