ascites and lack of breath

[ok5677]

finding it hard to breathe need stop smoking and get better if to get a transplant anyone have similar issues ?

[AyrshireK]

From what you've posted in recent weeks it's not confirmed that you have cirrhosis.

However, if you feel you have ascites particularly if your breathing is involved then you NEED to get urgent medical help. None of us on the forum can help you with this you need to see a doctor.

Katie

[ok5677 in reply to AyrshireK]

I did a and e the wouldn’t help

[Kingbilly3 in reply to ok5677]

I went to a and e several times before they would help, the only time they helped was when I really thought I was dying and needed a ambulance then they realised how bad I was

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

I been three times they won’t help rang ambulances too a and e won’t do anything

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

what can I say to get them to help?

[AyrshireK in reply to ok5677]

You never seem to answer any questions - you keep saying you have cirrhosis and symptoms but haven't said whether or not you are under a hospital consultant. From things you've shared in the past week you obviously have issues (liver related or not remains unclear based on results you have shared) but it doesn't sound like you are receiving proper care.

Have you been to the GP with all your recent 'symptoms' - A&E isn't the place to go for chronic illnesses but if your GP felt you genuinely had cause for concern regarding serious liver symptoms they would arrange for your admittance to hospital for appropriate care.

Your GP can test whether or not you have ascites and can arrange any scans or treatment needed. See your GP. As I said none of us can actually help you here, we can share our experience but can't get you any care you may require.

Katie

[ok5677 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks I’m waiting for a blood test and ultrasound

[Kingbilly3 in reply to ok5677]

Just keep going back, did they say it was ascites?

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

yes a medic did

[Kingbilly3 in reply to ok5677]

Well you need second opinion

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

I know but breathless and bloated why trying to be drained and having an ultrasound

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

Can I message you about it please

[Kingbilly3 in reply to ok5677]

Yes

[ok5677 in reply to Kingbilly3]

messaged you

[lonmallin50]

Have you got fluid build up

[ok5677 in reply to lonmallin50]

yes ascites

[ok5677 in reply to lonmallin50]

ues fluid and feel weakness

[Rawai]

Smoking??

[ok5677 in reply to Rawai]

Yes I smoke trying to stop before I have an ultrasound

[ok5677 in reply to Rawai]

I do smoke

[Roy1955]

Is this all from self diagnosis?Your Dr has ruled out liver disease.

[ok5677 in reply to Roy1955]

no they said i have liver disease and yes I smoke trying to quit

[ok5677 in reply to Roy1955]

No they said chrosis I also have Kofsskoff

[Roy1955]

You have not seen a liver specialist, have a low KPA fibroscan, your not on the liver disease pathway, so who told you your livers causing these symptoms?

[ok5677 in reply to Roy1955]

A medic because ambulance came he said and felt my liver and it hurt and itchy skin and eee we r hands and brushless and bloating and no appetite and constipation they said was chorsis the fibroscan is old one

[Roy1955 in reply to ok5677]

An ambulance medic can not diagnose liver disease.And you might be supprised to know that cirrhosis does not hurt.

If you had Korsakoff Syndrome you would not be able to post here, it's severe irreversible brain damage and you would be incapable of typing.

[ok5677 in reply to Roy1955]

I try itchiness and I do have korsakoff but feel weak worried as got neuropathy not sue be strong enough for a transplant did phone the British liver trust helpline any information on getting stronger

[ok5677 in reply to Roy1955]

well I am itchy and chorisis can hurt liver and spleen.

[Nerico]

Hi

As Katie has said, A&E is there to treat acute/life threatening conditions. They don't dignose, they will admit you as an in-patient if your symptoms indicate a need for longer term specialist intervention.

Follow the chain of command, go to your GP and explain your symptoms honestly and in as much detail as you can. Don't leave out what you may think is a minor issue, it may be very important. They will then decide if medication will manage things or if you need to be referred for further investigation.

[ok5677 in reply to Nerico]

Thanks I will got an blood test today and ultrasound in few weeks

[BritishLiverTrust8 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear ok5677

If you would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[ok5677 in reply to BritishLiverTrust8]

I will phone

[ok5677 in reply to BritishLiverTrust8]

tHank’s I will