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Cirrhosis question

So my dad was diagnosed with de compensated cirrhosis a few months ago. He's been drained twice but it seems a tad better since they upped his water pills. He...

So my dad was diagnosed with de compensated cirrhosis a few months ago. He's bee...

Mae3690

•6 years ago

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Anaemia

I was diagnosed with anaemia in February this year which kick started all the tests which ultimately came back as cirrhosis. I am waiting to see a hepatologist...

I was diagnosed with anaemia in February this year which kick started all the te...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

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New Haemochromatosis guidelines

For anyone interested or that it's relevant to these are the new clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary haemochromatosis....

For anyone interested or that it's relevant to these are the new clinical guidel...

Porphyriamaniac

•6 years ago

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Fatigue

Hello to all I was diagnosed with AIH this May and put on Bude. The side affects have been minimal in my case which I’ve been grateful for. However, I am still...

Hello to all I was diagnosed with AIH this May and put on Bude. The side affects...

Polocat

•6 years ago

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Another Fibroscan Question.

Hey all, I am in Canada and had a fibroscan done back in May. Before I get into that a quick background. I was diagnosed with Alcholic fatty liver in March. I...

Hey all, I am in Canada and had a fibroscan done back in May. Before I get into ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Abnormal Liver Results

Hello all I have just been discharged from hospital after laparoscopic surgery to remove a large ovarian cyst which had been thought to suddenly twisted due...

Hello all I have just been discharged from hospital after laparoscopic surgery ...

Lucyaw79

•6 years ago

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Sigh of relief

My blood tests for hep b, hep c and hiv have all come back negative thank heavens. I had had two blood transfusions in 1990 which is before blood was screened...

My blood tests for hep b, hep c and hiv have all come back negative thank heaven...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Frequent Urination

Hi - has anyone had frequent urination as an early symptom of liver disease please? I have been waking up a couple of times a night to go and during the day...

Hi - has anyone had frequent urination as an early symptom of liver disease plea...

farranccc

•6 years ago

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AIH & High Cholesterol?

Hi, I’m new here, I’m Kate & I’m 57. I had Hep A aged 12, and then aged 28 just before I had my daughter I had sever pain & jaundice which disappeared when she...

Hi, I’m new here, I’m Kate & I’m 57. I had Hep A aged 12, and then aged 28 just ...

KatyPlym

•6 years ago

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Right upper quadrant pain

I have been back and forth to the Drs without success so far. Lft’s all fine, ultrasound fine but intermittent RUQ pain for many years and a history of...

I have been back and forth to the Drs without success so far. Lft’s all fine, ul...

farranccc

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I think my husband has cirrhosis

I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions: I am completely convinced that my husband has cirrhosis. He has been a heavy drinker forever (@...

I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions: I am completely convinc...

Jski

•6 years ago

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Haemochromatosis

I was at the doctors last week for my annual MOT. I have pernicious anemia so they like to check my blood. My bloods all came back fine, except for my ferritin...

I was at the doctors last week for my annual MOT. I have pernicious anemia so th...

Ladystardust

•6 years ago

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Insufficient advice on diagnosis of permanent liver damage

My husband was admitted to hospital 6 days ago with bleeding oesophageal varices, Black poo, asisites and jaundice. His blood was not clotting as well. He has...

My husband was admitted to hospital 6 days ago with bleeding oesophageal varices...

Suzie111

•6 years ago

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Afraid to get checked for cirrhosis

Some symptoms include parotid enlargement and a cyst in parotid, spider veins on face and head, a few red spots on stomach, swollen belly and not hungry. Very...

Some symptoms include parotid enlargement and a cyst in parotid, spider veins on...

James1212

•6 years ago

3 Replies

My medical history report

In sept 2016 I was taken into hospital and subsequently diagnosed with liver cirrhosis F4. I recently applied for my medical history going back 3 years, and am...

In sept 2016 I was taken into hospital and subsequently diagnosed with liver cir...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Useful info on medical conditions and driving

Whilst trying to research what medical condition I might have, which caused the DVLA to only issue my licence for a year, (they didn't name one), I came across...

Whilst trying to research what medical condition I might have, which caused the ...

scampi2122

•6 years ago

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Blood biopsy

Liver biopsy had one 2014 now they went do another one now my liver enzymes the co up in down yvonne 567

Liver biopsy had one 2014 now they went do another one now my liver enzymes th...

Marie567

•6 years ago

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Blood results.

Had a blood test on 10th May and some of the results proved abnormal. Serum total protein 66g/L 68-87 abnormal Serum ALT level 57u/ L 0-34 abnormal Serum gamma...

Had a blood test on 10th May and some of the results proved abnormal. Serum tota...

Lydia1960

•6 years ago

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Loosing weight

I’ve been loosing weight so much when I see family they ask if I’m ok. They say I look so sick. I’ve went from 200 lbs to 145 in 2 yrs without even being on a...

I’ve been loosing weight so much when I see family they ask if I’m ok. They say ...

Teri8672

•6 years ago

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Just take the tablets and go away

I feel the care I have received has not been the best,The gastro I was referred to first and the one giving medication for Pbc.Openly admitted he knew very...

I feel the care I have received has not been the best,The gastro I was referred ...

George1234

•6 years ago

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Bombshell

Hi I'm Deborah and was told in passing by the locum gp that I have cirrhosis and varices. I had gone to the gp in February this year for my annual diabetes...

Hi I'm Deborah and was told in passing by the locum gp that I have cirrhosis and...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi. My name is Louise and I am 39 yrs old and was told after a liver biopsy that I either have PBC or autoimmune hepatitis. I should find out in the next week...

Hi. My name is Louise and I am 39 yrs old and was told after a liver biopsy that...

LouiseDalling

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Cap score constantly rising. All bloods lfts and ultrasound normal

Dear All, I would really appreciate if someone can help me understand what is going on, my doctor seams to think there is nothing to worry about but I am...

Dear All, I would really appreciate if someone can help me understand what is go...

AH811

•6 years ago

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Pbc

Hi my name is Gloria 65 from West Sussex I went to my doctor because I couldn't get rid of heart burn ,a few blood tests later I am told I have pbc primary...

Hi my name is Gloria 65 from West Sussex I went to my doctor because I couldn't ...

Globearsliver52

•6 years ago

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Lost for words🤐

😀👍😎🌞🍎🍊🍋🍒🚚🕰⚒🗝🚪🚿 FIGHTING FOR MY DAUGHTERS RIGHTS Fighting for my rights I'm so happy , THE NEW TENANCY I WAS SHOCKED I WAS GIVEN WHAT I HAD HERE...

😀👍😎🌞🍎🍊🍋🍒🚚🕰⚒🗝🚪🚿 FIGHTING FOR MY DAUGHTERS RIGHTS Fighting for my r...

Faithfull

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Pain all down my right hand side

Hello I'm 25 I've drank heavily for the past three years possibly every day all but a few.. Ive started to get pain in my right arm, shoulder, back and under...

Hello I'm 25 I've drank heavily for the past three years possibly every day all ...

Lhannam

•6 years ago

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Leg cramps

It's horrific the pain especially if it goes well starts with the feet cramping. Try to rub legs together but best answer poor cool or cold water all over the...

It's horrific the pain especially if it goes well starts with the feet cramping....

Boldad

•6 years ago

6 Replies

?muscle pull or liver pain

Hi I had a transplant about 3 years ago. I’m sorry if I’m being a bit of a hypochondriac but as I turned over in my sleep I felt something “pull” in my right...

Hi I had a transplant about 3 years ago. I’m sorry if I’m being a bit of a hypoc...

Denise15

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Devastated I drank

Hi everyone, I'd not had a drink since January but lost control yesterday. Ended up having a lot. Felt I was 'cured' but obviously it never leaves you. I'm in...

Hi everyone, I'd not had a drink since January but lost control yesterday. Ended...

AnnaTT

•6 years ago

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High ggt( 140) ..but i didnt drink in my whole life.

Hiii...everyone Am a male in early 40,s..had a random blood test and found my ggt is 141...i never been alcoholic infact never drink in my whole life...my...

Hiii...everyone Am a male in early 40,s..had a random blood test and found my gg...

Nalkat

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for July 2018

Cirrhosis question

Anaemia

New Haemochromatosis guidelines

Fatigue

Another Fibroscan Question.

Abnormal Liver Results

Sigh of relief

Frequent Urination

AIH & High Cholesterol?

Right upper quadrant pain

I think my husband has cirrhosis

Haemochromatosis

Insufficient advice on diagnosis of permanent liver damage

Afraid to get checked for cirrhosis

My medical history report

Useful info on medical conditions and driving

Blood biopsy

Blood results.

Loosing weight

Just take the tablets and go away

Bombshell

Newly diagnosed

Cap score constantly rising. All bloods lfts and ultrasound normal

Pbc

Lost for words🤐

Pain all down my right hand side

Leg cramps

?muscle pull or liver pain

Devastated I drank

High ggt( 140) ..but i didnt drink in my whole life.

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