Afternoon all
A while ago I was referred to a specialist as liver blood test wasn't right ?
No idea really why there not right doctor never said?
So eventually I've had a call couple of weeks ago from specialist and I have to go for a fibroscan if this doesn't come back ok it will also be a liver biopsy
How painful is a liver biopsy?
The other thing that's worrying me
A while ago I had a bad back so I had phone consultation with the doctor
He gave me some painkillers diazepam and co codamol and referred me for physio
But then said if I have any bowel problems or bleeding from the bowel to go straight to A & E ?
Is this just general precautions? Or because of my enlarged spleen or/and possible liver problems?
I will say they don't know i have a enlarged spleen for definite yet ? As they say my abdominal organs may just be larger due to my height and size ?
Fibroscan
Fibroscan
My Fibroscan results.
Fibroscan is ut with paying for one privately. 
Hi,
We would suggest to get much more information from your doctors, they are best placed to explain their clinical plan of care to you, only they can explain what they mean and provide a rationale.
A fibroscan will give more information and estimate any stiffness or scarring in the liver.
Here is our information on liver biopsy:
britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...
I wish it was that easy
When walk in appointments was available i seemed to get little information from them
Now the appointments are done by telephone due to covid
Get even less
We do appreciate how difficult it is to try to speak with your own doctors at the moment. However, if they are sending you for further tests they do have a duty of care to explain why.
Unfortunately I have no faith in GP's anymore
The times I've visited I've had little to no information or answers to symptoms I've had
I'm sure most are the same
Not just because of my experience but family and friend's also
Even before telephone consultations
I've given up with nhs GP's now
I've been looking to go to a private GP
I've had to wait well over to get where I've got now
As first referral doctor forgot to put notes on ?
It then had to be sent back to GP
And then sent again from GP to specialist 🙄
So waited twice as long
Still have no date for fibroscan
Even when referred to a specialist rarely do you see a specialist under NHS
Always seems to be 1 of there team ?
I will just wait for the fibroscan for now
Have a look at our publication 'The patient Charter' It details the care you should expect to receive if you are diagnosed with a liver condition in the UK
britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...
Thanks although I know this doesn't happen I've had a enlarged liver for few years at least
Found on ultra sound
Still wasn't given a 6 monthly ultrasound as should have been no follow up no referral to specialist to see why?
Just told spleen was enlarged and that was it
Only recently been put on for 6 monthly scans as said again is enlarged
Only found as I have gallbladder polyps and supposed to have scan every 12 months
This never happens either till I contact them to chase it up 🙄
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