Liver specialist

[Karen4422]

Hi

My doctor has referred me to a Liver specialist at my local hospital . As something showed up on my liver at a recent ultrasound scan. And I was also diagnosed with Hepitis A after many blood tests. What can I expect from my first appointment ?

Karen x

[Isabelle2]

Hi and welcome!

I’m sorry I can’t help as I was diagnosed in France. I just wanted to wish you all the best. Don’t be worried, just ask when you can’t understand. Take someone if poss as 2 heads are better than one to remember things. If not take notes . Pease tell how it goes and blog when you need.

Isabelle

[Karen4422 in reply to Isabelle2]

Thank you my husband is going with me. I will keep you up dated how I get on . Just waiting for my appointment now x

[Hidden]

Dear Karen,

I would expect that on your first appointment you will be given a physical examination, a very thorough medical history taken - not just of yourself but family too. You may well end up having a whole load more blood tests and they may want to do another type of scan which will look at the liver in a little more detail - either a CT scan or MRI. As Isabelle says - 2 heads are definitely better than one on these occasions. Take a notebook with you with questions that you want to ask written down and also to write down what you are told. Above all - do not be afraid to ask questions and if you do not understand the answer ask the doctor to explain it to you again.

[Andysue in reply to Hidden]

Remember they work for you. No question is a dumb question. Most physicians seem to be more open with patients who come in with notebooks or questions - it lets them know YOU are participating in YOUR care. Thumbs Up!

[Peter007]

Hi Karen - I’ve had Hep A myself - as long as you follow all doc advise (as someone else said, take note pad etc), you should make a full and healthy recovery - it will prob take a few weeks. Wishing you the best of luck

[Karen4422 in reply to Peter007]

Thank you I hope so xx