I first posted on here over 2 months ago regarding suspected liver disease. After 9 weeks the consultant finally looked at my blood results and am now waiting for a fibroscan.. Does anyone know how long these appointments can take to come through (I first went to the doctor about my blood results on 13th August)?
I would have at least expected during that time to have had more blood tests done as I've gone from drinking a bottle of wine a day to having drank 4 times in coming up for 11 weeks.
To be honest I'm not even sure which blood tests I'm meant to be looking at, though my bilirubin was at 58 umol/L, Serum Alkaline phosphatase 156 iu/L, globulin 47 g/L, GGT gamma 103 u/L and alkaline 156 iu/L.
My referral says raised ferritin, low PLT, deranged LFT, FIB 4 Fibrosis score 12. Negative HIV, Hep B/C.
Too many things to look at really, although I do understand the FIB scores as I've looked it up.
I do have slightly itchy skin but not yellow at all.
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The moderators will adjust your post because it is against the board rules to post results.
Your referral information however would suggest that your liver is struggling. It's great that you've reduced your alcohol consumption but expect to be told you need to be completely abstinent.
ah I didn't realise you couldn't post results.. I think it was more me saying I don't know what I'm even looking at lol. I think 4 days in about 70 days is a big achievement to say I used to drink every day but I appreciate what you're saying thank you.
I was trying to find out if anyone knew how long it takes to even get the fibroscan done but I suppose it varies in different areas
Timescales really do vary around the country. My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2019 and had his first fibroscan this year following 3 ascitic drains. He has had annual gastroscopies and ultrasounds and regular bloodtests though and was told these show a much better picture than a fibroscan.
Bilirubin (58 µmol/L): Elevated bilirubin can suggest issues with liver function, bile flow, or breakdown of red blood cells.
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP, 156 IU/L) and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT, 103 U/L): These are enzymes often elevated when there is liver or bile duct inflammation.
Globulin (47 g/L): High globulin can indicate chronic liver disease, inflammation, or immune response.
Platelets (PLT): Low levels can sometimes be a sign of liver dysfunction, as the liver produces proteins essential for blood clotting.
Ferritin: High ferritin levels may be due to inflammation or liver disease as the liver stores ferritin.
A bottle of wine a day for probably 7 years and about 4 days before that. I had a liver and kidney ultrasound done about two and a half years ago and that was fine. I’ve no yellowing that I would have expected if it was so progressed. Like I said in my original post I’m not sure what I’m looking at as there were so many bloods done and nothing since my referral. Just waiting for the fibroscan now.
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My Fibroscan results.
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