Fentanyl patches cirrhosis

Has anyone with cirrhosis been prescribed fentanyl patches for the pain they are suffering from.

[AyrshireK]

Pain in the liver area is not a typical symptom of cirrhosis. The liver itaelf has no pain receptors so technically no such thing as liver pain. When the liver is in an inflamed and enlarged state (which bloods would indicate) the liver can stretch the Glissons Capsule whoch surrounds it which can be sore. A cirrhotic liver tends to be smaller and shrunken so this isn't generally painful.

My hubby only ever gets twinges of pain in his cirrhotic liver when he's under great stress, like when his Dad died.

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I think it could be pancreatitis

[BritishLiverTrust1 Partner British Liver Trust]

Dear maco100

If would find it useful to talk over any of these recent concerns with one of our nurses, our helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

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Thanks, I have done