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Bloods

Hello I am worried sick. Had LFTS taken 4 weeks ago and they are v high. My clottings results are fine and kidney function tests normal. The GP made a...

Hello I am worried sick. Had LFTS taken 4 weeks ago and they are v high. My c...

•4 hours ago

high Bilirubin - worried

recently been going to the dr regarding stomach pain and change in bowel movements so they ran some blood tests which shown elevated Bilirubin level which came...

recently been going to the dr regarding stomach pain and change in bowel movemen...

•5 hours ago

Bloods

Hi, it's me again 🙂 As you no my partner was diagnosed with ascites, still waiting on seeing "Gastroenterology " it's been 2half months....but all his blood...

Hi, it's me again 🙂 As you no my partner was diagnosed with ascites, still wai...

•7 hours ago

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Shy problem

Me farwa from Pakistan age 30 I have obscess near anus I feel shy to tell anybody I feel shy to exam the Dr. help me what to do

Me farwa from Pakistan age 30 I have obscess near anus I feel shy to tell anybod...

•20 hours ago

so confused and scared

hi there I don’t know if anyone can offer any help as I’m completely confused. Four years ago I had just a routine blood test and my liver function tests were...

hi there I don’t know if anyone can offer any help as I’m completely confused. ...

•24 hours ago

normal ultrasound/raised GGT

As in my previous post my GGT was over 200 recently, My GP said to cut out alcohol and get it checked in 12 weeks, as I had pain on my right side he requested...

As in my previous post my GGT was over 200 recently, My GP said to cut out alcoh...

•1 day ago

Starting treatment soon.

First of all, I'm hep c positive, diagnosed decades ago. Everything has been 'good' until recently. I had some bloodwork done about a month ago. My liver...

First of all, I'm hep c positive, diagnosed decades ago. Everything has been 'go...

•2 days ago

CC321

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD whilst having a scan. My GP says it’s connected to my type 2 diabetes. He as revered me to a diabetic specialist at my local...

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD whilst having a scan. My GP says it’s connecte...

•2 days ago

E.D. with cirrhosis

Do any men here take E.D. medication who have cirrhosis? If so, what meds, what stage cirrhosis? Experience and advice please.Is tadalafil (Cialis) less harsh...

Do any men here take E.D. medication who have cirrhosis? If so, what meds, what ...

•2 days ago

Statins and Fatty Liver

Can anyone give me some advice. I’ve been put on a statin for my cholesterol. My G.P then said we will do a blood test in two months to make sure it’s not...

Can anyone give me some advice. I’ve been put on a statin for my cholesterol. My...

•3 days ago

What is the difference between an ultrasound and a fibroscan?

Can anyone tell me the difference please. Also people keep talking about a Child Pugh score. I've only been diagnosed with cihrossis by ultrasound. Can i get a...

Can anyone tell me the difference please. Also people keep talking about a Child...

•3 days ago

help with confusing cirrhosis diagnosis from fibroscan

Had a fibroscan yesterday and was told I had cirrhosis. I was given a figure of 36.3 but don't know what that means. I have NAFLD and apparently had a scan...

Had a fibroscan yesterday and was told I had cirrhosis. I was given a figure of...

•3 days ago

Black Outs and Assessment for st James Leeds Hospital

Hi Just a quick couple of question guys As anyone had blackouts who as been diagnosed cirrhosis NAFLD my Husband as suffered with with dizziness but on...

Hi Just a quick couple of question guys As anyone had blackouts who as been dia...

•4 days ago

hubby refused transplant due to PTSD

hubby been on transplant list- got call today liver available and he declined as he was terrified… he’s had PTSD since going into hospital with ARLD, 21 days...

hubby been on transplant list- got call today liver available and he declined as...

•5 days ago

Still Waiting

hi everyone, yep it’s me again….. because I still have not heard anything since my fibroscan two months ago, I asked my Dr to do afp (liver cancer marker) ggt...

hi everyone, yep it’s me again….. because I still have not heard anything since ...

•5 days ago

Involvement Opportunity - Hepatitis B (UK)

Share your experiences to help researchers improve care for hepatitis B in the UK Do you live with hepatitis B and want to make the way it is...

Share your experiences to help researchers improve care for hepatitis B in the U...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•5 days ago

Research Medication

Hi all, Yesterday I started on the Resus Medication for Reasesrch into ( hopefully haltering scarring getting worse on livers).I started a month ago by having...

Hi all, Yesterday I started on the Resus Medication for Reasesrch into ( hopeful...

•5 days ago

liver test results

I have not drank alcohol for 5 months now, managed to loss some weight. Had a US scan nov 22 and also back in 2016 both diagnosed a fatty liver. Blood results...

I have not drank alcohol for 5 months now, managed to loss some weight. Had a US...

•5 days ago

i dont understand

can anyone help me? I went in to check if I had fatty liver, the doctor did not mention much other than severe fibrosis something called NASH, and possible...

can anyone help me? I went in to check if I had fatty liver, the doctor did not...

•6 days ago

Reversal?

Hi all.I have been on here over 6 years now so know I am not supposed to ask about test results, but.............. I was originally diagnosed with a KPA of...

Hi all.I have been on here over 6 years now so know I am not supposed to ask abo...

•6 days ago

Concerned

Went for US scan on Monday. I asked the radiographer was it the same as the previous one 6 months ago. I was told that a very tiny dark spot had been picked...

Went for US scan on Monday. I asked the radiographer was it the same as the pre...

•6 days ago

Any advice

Hi, I've been referred for an urgent ultra sound tomorrow after having a fibroscan showing almost 12. Doctor actually said I had a scan 2 years ago and it was...

Hi, I've been referred for an urgent ultra sound tomorrow after having a fibrosc...

Dontworrydarling

•7 days ago

#totallyconfused - flying with varices but no endoscopy planned for 12 months time

My partner has been through so many tests since end of March ‘23. He has been diagnosed with Cirrhosis Child-Pugh scoring A. Consultant now deciding on...

My partner has been through so many tests since end of March ‘23. He has been d...

•8 days ago

Hospital again

Just got on transplant list 3 weeks which was a relief but my belly and legs angles have all swelled up last few weeks emailed gastro nurse she said she would...

Just got on transplant list 3 weeks which was a relief but my belly and legs ang...

•8 days ago

Is this a serious warning sign?

Hi, just want some advice really as not sure what to do. My partner had Alcoholic Hepatitis just over 2 years ago and has continued to drink in excess of 10...

Hi, just want some advice really as not sure what to do. My partner had Alcohol...

•8 days ago

Cirrhosis with vomiting and diarrhea

Spouse has confirmed Cirrhosis via biopsy, physician says stage 4. Also hepatic encephalopathy, no varices, mild ascites. Stage 4 fiber study, 67% stiffness of...

Spouse has confirmed Cirrhosis via biopsy, physician says stage 4. Also hepatic ...

•9 days ago

Fibroscan

Hi, Can anybody tell me if 43.2 is a good or bad result for fibrescan and cap is 154. Thanks

Hi, Can anybody tell me if 43.2 is a good or bad result for fibrescan and cap is...

•9 days ago

GGT THE WAY TO LOWER IT! 600 to 29!

after I gave birth it was 600GGT, then I stop 👍😘supplement become 300. Stop oily food and fried food with zero salt and sauce become 150 (to the extend I...

after I gave birth it was 600GGT, then I stop 👍😘supplement become 300. Stop oi...

•10 days ago

Transplant

Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up stage 4 liver decease caused unfortunately by medication for another health...

Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up sta...

•10 days ago

liver cirrhosis caused by azaphoprine- endoscopy today no varicies :)

•11 days ago

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