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I am 60 years old. I have had cysts on my liver for many years. Recently discovered that one of them grew from 6.4 cm last year to 7.8 this year. I learned...

I am 60 years old. I have had cysts on my liver for many years. Recently discov...

Lisa1851

•21 hours ago

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Worried About Under Eyelid Color

I am 21 years old. I drink four times a month at most. I don’t do any drugs or take any medications. I also don’t have any health conditions. However, I do...

I am 21 years old. I drink four times a month at most. I don’t do any drugs or t...

MSU_

•1 day ago

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Any experience with endoscopy and varices

Hello. I was diagnosed with MASLD cirrhosis a year ago. I had an endoscopy which found 2 small varices. I have just had another endoscopy today a year later...

Hello. I was diagnosed with MASLD cirrhosis a year ago. I had an endoscopy which...

Darcy-22

•1 day ago

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fibroscan today

lady who did it was excellent and explained everything,if anyone on here is waiting for it and unsure what it is then this is how she told me-basically were...

lady who did it was excellent and explained everything,if anyone on here is wait...

Mondy122

•2 days ago

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Fatty Liver

I was having stomach pain for a long time so GP sent me for an ultrasound scan. The radiologist said my liver looked bright red, he then said I have fatty...

I was having stomach pain for a long time so GP sent me for an ultrasound scan. ...

Curelover

•2 days ago

1 Reply

Newbe

Hi so back in March I had bloods and Xray taken because for months I was feeling breathless and couldn't stay awake. All came back underactive thyroid. BUT...

Hi so back in March I had bloods and Xray taken because for months I was feeling...

Pinkismycolour

•2 days ago

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Duloxetine

Hi everyone, I'm a bit unsure, my GP has just prescribed me with Duloxetine for the pain in my neck and shoulder (i was informed the pain was due to my liver...

Hi everyone, I'm a bit unsure, my GP has just prescribed me with Duloxetine for ...

LolaBow

•2 days ago

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completely confused

my husband, 52 has been an alcoholic for many years, functioning until he wasn’t. Just over 2 years ago he started becoming confused with increasing mobility...

my husband, 52 has been an alcoholic for many years, functioning until he wasn’t...

Smokeyjo1973

•2 days ago

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feeling scared

I am a 40 yr old female: I have been drinking more than I should over the past year. I am starting to feel some discomfort in my upper right abdomen, a little...

I am a 40 yr old female: I have been drinking more than I should over the past y...

Bikergirl6

•3 days ago

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is husband lying

hello, as by by past posts use know I was diagnosed with cirrhosis 20 month ago and I am doing really well, my husband whom am parted with has been drinking...

hello, as by by past posts use know I was diagnosed with cirrhosis 20 month ago ...

Kingbilly3

•3 days ago

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Newbie

Can anyone help please? S4 cirrhosis, going through this totally on my own. Fibro 19.6. Came out of hospital with C Diff, kidney, bladder, chest infection...

Can anyone help please? S4 cirrhosis, going through this totally on my own. Fib...

SQUIRREL1a

•3 days ago

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AIH-coming off Azathioprine

I was diagnosed with AIH in 2012 and a few years later crossover with PBC was confirmed. I also have alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Triple whammy! I’ve...

I was diagnosed with AIH in 2012 and a few years later crossover with PBC was co...

Readlots

•4 days ago

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Anxiety, Uncertainty and Insomnia

I’m still coming to terms with the results of my fibroscan and blood tests, which all (in my untrained mind) point toward cirrhosis (Fibroscan CAP 350, 24 kph...

I’m still coming to terms with the results of my fibroscan and blood tests, whic...

Reglathium23

•4 days ago

1 Reply

very weak

hello! I am unfortunately have liver cirrhosis obviously it’s entirely my fault because I’m an alcoholic but over the last four years I have been in and out of...

hello! I am unfortunately have liver cirrhosis obviously it’s entirely my fault ...

Chihuahuaslove

•4 days ago

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Abdominal scan

So I've just been for my first scan since I was discharged from hospital in May and the sonographer just commented 'it still looks rough " I said no change...

So I've just been for my first scan since I was discharged from hospital in May ...

Lifefan

•5 days ago

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cirrhosis and heart failure.

Hello everyone Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to my latest turn in my journey with cirrhosis. On my most recent 6 month surveillance...

Hello everyone Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to my lat...

0range5520

•5 days ago

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he or Heptic enthalgy

I’m worried I have he wondering anyone have any experience of it ?

ok5677

•6 days ago

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Post abdominal pain after drain of 17.3 litres

Had another paracentesis yesterday and they drained 17.3 litres. They had to stop at this point though as I was in so much pain in the abdomen. They were happy...

Had another paracentesis yesterday and they drained 17.3 litres. They had to sto...

Ginger1965

•6 days ago

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Fibroscan score

Hi all. Thanks for replies to my previous posts about raised lfts. I have just had results of fibroscan which were 6.9 Kpa and 14 IQR. I can't tell if they...

Hi all. Thanks for replies to my previous posts about raised lfts. I have just h...

Bobbie2

•6 days ago

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Reaching Out

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a new member and hoping to understand more about cirrhosis, my diagnosis and what it means going forward. Long story short - I was admitted...

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a new member and hoping to understand more about cirrhosis, m...

NFCowner

•6 days ago

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Can liver problems be caused by vasculitis?

Hello, I had a liver biopsy, which showed "perivenular sinusoidal dilation and congestion with associated collapse". My hepatologist then arranged a CT scan...

Hello, I had a liver biopsy, which showed "perivenular sinusoidal dilation and ...

RedPoppy2

•7 days ago

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ELF test

Hello, Just wanted to ask if I am entitled to request the ELF test from my GP? I was diagnosed with NAFLD 3 years ago and NICE guidelines say you should have...

Hello, Just wanted to ask if I am entitled to request the ELF test from my GP? ...

RedPoppy2

•7 days ago

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High serum ferritin

I’ve had a few blood tests over a three month period and my serum ferritin levels have been increasing (currently 350ug/L) I’m seeing a liver specialist as I...

I’ve had a few blood tests over a three month period and my serum ferritin level...

Littlemisssunshine12

•7 days ago

1 Reply

had an private ultrasound

it shows fluid in my stomach but doctors won’t give me water tablets at this point I feel weak and confused and itchy Already have neuropathy and korskoff

it shows fluid in my stomach but doctors won’t give me water tablets at this poi...

ok5677

•7 days ago

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Gallbladder Removal Stopped Due to Large Liver

Yesterday I was supposed to have my gallbladder removed. However, before the op the consultant informed me that they would try keyhole if this was not possible...

Yesterday I was supposed to have my gallbladder removed. However, before the op ...

Mickw666

•8 days ago

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Blood results

Hi, I'm really sorry if this is not the correct place to post but I'm stressing myself out and hoping someone can put me at ease. A few weeks ago I had a fibro...

Hi, I'm really sorry if this is not the correct place to post but I'm stressing ...

Catr1na

•8 days ago

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Blood test results

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well as can be. I just have a couple of questions please. Just to summarise I was diagnosed with arlfd about four years ago. I...

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well as can be. I just have a couple of questions p...

LeeC20

•9 days ago

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Radiotherapy

Hi all, well today I start my radiotherapy out of 5 over the next couple of weeks. I hope and pray this works out for me. I am very positive and have been...

Hi all, well today I start my radiotherapy out of 5 over the next couple of week...

Mick1414

•9 days ago

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Fibroscan results

Just had second fibroscan and really pleased with results. Last readings were 20.4 and now they are down to 10.9 CAP score is higher but the Nurse said this...

Just had second fibroscan and really pleased with results. Last readings were 2...

Nip1

•9 days ago

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Light therapy for severe itching

HelloI was doing very well with colestyramine and Dermacool cream to treat my subcutaneous itching but it has returned with a vengeance. It's almost...

HelloI was doing very well with colestyramine and Dermacool cream to treat my su...

c3c31iaML

•9 days ago

2 Replies

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

confused

Worried About Under Eyelid Color

Any experience with endoscopy and varices

fibroscan today

Fatty Liver

Newbe

Duloxetine

completely confused

feeling scared

is husband lying

Newbie

AIH-coming off Azathioprine

Anxiety, Uncertainty and Insomnia

very weak

Abdominal scan

cirrhosis and heart failure.

he or Heptic enthalgy

Post abdominal pain after drain of 17.3 litres

Fibroscan score

Reaching Out

Can liver problems be caused by vasculitis?

ELF test

High serum ferritin

had an private ultrasound

Gallbladder Removal Stopped Due to Large Liver

Blood results

Blood test results

Radiotherapy

Fibroscan results

Light therapy for severe itching

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