New to this, and worried.: Hello I am... - British Liver Trust

British Liver Trust

38,205 members18,736 posts

New to this, and worried.

Pluckypingu profile image
1 Reply

Hello

I am really confused and scared at the moment.

I am 31 and have been overweight/obese my whole life. A few months ago I had a blood test and my doctor noticed that my liver enzymes had been elevating since the last time I had a blood test.

I had more blood tests and an ultrasound scan and was told I probably have fatty liver.

The specialist ordered blood work and a fibroscan but wasn't overly concerned, just told me to loose weight, which has been going really well so far.

However yesterday I went for my fibroscan and the nurse told me my liver stiffness is at 15 and I have fibrosis. I have to wait to hear from the doctor.

This has sent me into a panic as when I looked that number up it seems very high and mostly attributed to severe scarring of the liver and cirrhosis.

Is this a death sentence? I honestly know nothing about it, but Google has not been my friend.

I dont drink or smoke, I feel like this has come out of nowhere.

I guess I am just looking for a bit of advice, thank you.

Written by
Pluckypingu profile image
Pluckypingu
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
AyrshireK profile image
AyrshireK

My answer here would be the same as I sent you on the other forum you posted on.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Still worried and want a Fibroscan

Hi folks. Just an update and looking for some advice. I've now had a couple of sets of blood tests...
Winnie73 profile image

New here and worried

Potted history. Regular wine drinker. Bottle a night, but recently cut down to 0 since 4 weeks....

Dr advised to get a liver biopsy based on fibroscan

I had a fibroscan done last week and based on that and the 10 tubes of blood drawn that day the...
alx24 profile image

I’m new

Hello, I have been having digestive problems for some time now ....endoscopy was normal and so I...
Mrsmaggie profile image

worried - repeat fibroscan from 6 months ago is worse!!

Hello folks, I'm very worried. I had a fibroscan done 6 months ago, and it was repeated just last...
trythis2ok profile image

Moderation team

See all

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.