Cirrhosis or not cirrhosis?

[Lin2024]

Hi, Does anyone here has some experience or knowledge about liver diseases that are not cirrhosis?

I am very worried because of my symptoms. I suspect that there's something very wrong with my liver. My LFTs are within the range but I have Increased echogenicity and heterogeneity on the liver US. Fibroscan says F0 yet I have most of the cirrhosis symptoms listed on the British Liver Trust website. I quote:

generally feeling unwell and tired all the time

loss of appetite

loss of weight and muscle wasting

feeling sick (nausea)

tenderness/pain in the liver area

spider-like small blood capillaries on the skin above waist level (spider angiomas)

blotchy red palms

disturbed sleep pattern

intensely itchy skin

white nails

ends of fingers become wider/thicker (clubbed fingers)

hair loss

swelling of the legs, ankles, feet (oedema)

pale-coloured stools or very dark/black tarry stools

frequent muscle cramps

right shoulder pain

in women: irregular or lack of menstrual periods

dizziness and extreme fatigue (anaemia)

shortness of breath

very rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)

forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion and drowsiness

subtle change in personality

trembling hands

writing becomes difficult, spidery and small

staggering gait when walking; tendency to fall

Basically except jaundice, ascites, vomiting blood, I have all of the symptoms that I have found on the BLT website. Due to LFTt that are within the range, I can't get a refferal to see hepatologist and my condition is getting worse.

I have been checked for many different conditions, my thyroid tests are normal.

I am really worried and confused.

Best Regards

[Brochachoe]

Hi! Sadly I'm in the same position, was told I had a fatty liver from alcohol a few months back. Noticed I have blotchy palms now. Despite 3 ultrasound and a CT I'm convinced I have something the doctors missed. I don't have any of the other symptoms you mentioned, but only my hands get blotchy. Currently waiting to see my doctor and discuss this. any news on your end? How are you?

[AyrshireK in reply to Brochachoe]

Liver palms can be present even in fatty liver - it sounds like you've had lots of tests that clear you of anything more advanced than the fatty liver so your (very minor) symptom is more than likely the result of the fatty liver as diagnosed and it's that you need to focus on .......... healthy diet, exercise and of course no booze and hopefully you can reverse the fatty liver before serious damage is done.

Katie

[Brochachoe in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you so much for the reply! Needed to hear this. I've been a nervous wreck. Haven't drank since diagnosis and never plan to again. Best regards.

[Lin2024 in reply to Brochachoe]

Hi Brochachoe,Thank you for your message. No, no news. My symptoms and overall weakness are increasing to the point that I am basically bedbound.

I am sure you can reverse your liver's fatty changes with healthy diet, no alcohol and being physically active.

Best Regards

Lin

[Brochachoe]

Thank you for replying! I'm sorry you are going through this. Best of luck to you and I hope you get better.