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Why do doctors dismiss liver pain and liver problems so much?

I am completely appalled by the lack of care effort that I have seen in the medical world in the last 7 months. What I don’t understand is why if you google...

I am completely appalled by the lack of care effort that I have seen in the medi...

Amethyst91

•4 years ago

48 Replies

MRI/MRCP

Does anyone know how long it normally takes to get results of an mri? I had an MRI and MRCP of my pancreas on Monday as a week before the USS showed a...

Does anyone know how long it normally takes to get results of an mri? I had an M...

Daisy1112

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Fatty liver - what symptoms did/do you have which you attribute to your AFLD or NAFLD?

Fatty liver - what symptoms did/do you have which you attribute to your AFLD or NAFLD? eg pain, itching, nails, eyes, skin etc etc.

Fatty liver - what symptoms did/do you have which you attribute to your AFLD or ...

NCanning

•4 years ago

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Meal replacement shakes and soups

My GP has referred me to the Rewind programme which aims to help diabetes type 2 patients lose weight and possibly achieve remission. One mode of this...

My GP has referred me to the Rewind programme which aims to help diabetes type 2...

SophieAK

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Raised LFTs

I have been feeling unwell for over a year private bloods come back showing raised LFT's went to GP they did their own and they came back within range. I had...

I have been feeling unwell for over a year private bloods come back showing rai...

Katrina999666

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Effective Medicine for Liver Cirrhosis

Can anyone tell me what is the effective medicine for liver cirrhosis that prevents damages ?

Can anyone tell me what is the effective medicine for liver cirrhosis that preve...

kader68

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Jaundice Or No Jaundice....That Is The Question.

One is Jaundice and one is not. If you think you have it please consult your Dr as im sure as eggs is eggs if you are jaundice like I was you won't need us to...

One is Jaundice and one is not. If you think you have it please consult your Dr ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Photos and jaundice eyes- all members please read

Dear all, Admin have noticed more posts asking for interpretation of photos of members eyes to see if they are jaundice. Whilst we do appreciate that people...

Dear all, Admin have noticed more posts asking for interpretation of photos of ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

Alt is 61

Hello, I’m 22 years of age and I rarely drink. My alt level for my liver last year was 61 . 2 years before that it was normal. What could be causing this?

Hello, I’m 22 years of age and I rarely drink. My alt level for my liver last ye...

Jj3132

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Do my eyes look yellow or bad? Or do they look normal?

Are my eyes normal?

joshbailey

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Tongue issues in liver disease?

Has anyone ever had tongue issues that were connected to their liver disease? I'm not finding much out one way or the other on it. I just recently noticed my...

Has anyone ever had tongue issues that were connected to their liver disease? I...

Vladimirberkov

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Stage 4 Liver Disease advise

Hi, Last week I had a Fibro Scan at the hospital and been told I have stage 4 liver disease . I’m still waiting on a call from the Gastro consultant to confirm...

Hi, Last week I had a Fibro Scan at the hospital and been told I have stage 4 li...

NatalieLouise83

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Brain scan

We have finally received the results of my Husbands brain scan he had on 2nd January. As if having cirrhosis of the liver (non alcoholic) isn’t bad enough, he...

We have finally received the results of my Husbands brain scan he had on 2nd Jan...

lpmsjrb

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Liver Enlarged, Lymphatic system inflamed, Arm Pit Swollen, Dr(dr #3) says "Not a clue"

Hello all, I've been chugging away at dr's visits with primary care, internal medicine and awaiting a second opinion from a new gastro/hepatologist for...

Hello all, I've been chugging away at dr's visits with primary care, intern...

joe216962

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Serum alt level.

So my serum Alt should be 41. I had a blood test and it came back at 63. My next blood test came back at 46 so the doctor was pleased. It is now come back...

So my serum Alt should be 41. I had a blood test and it came back at 63. My n...

Asherleymoco

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Shaking

Does anyone know why my Kevin gets the shakes. The shakes can be all over not all the time and appear to occur without obvious cause. The shakes when they...

Does anyone know why my Kevin gets the shakes. The shakes can be all over not a...

Bs1524

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I have Liver Spasms I think?

I have been getting Spasms where my Liver is at the upper Right of my rib cage. The spasm come at odd times but mostly when I bend down to tie my shoes. It...

I have been getting Spasms where my Liver is at the upper Right of my rib cage. ...

Wayne69

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Ferritin test

Had a terror in reading of 226, don't know if this is really high. Changed diet, and only drink a bottle of red wine over 3 days. My question is is this...

Had a terror in reading of 226, don't know if this is really high. Changed diet,...

KC61

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Medication

Metoclopramide anyone been on this med for reflux and dry reaching ? It has left my husband with tremors / unbalanced, he has only taken 4 tablets since...

Metoclopramide anyone been on this med for reflux and dry reaching ? It has left...

Whitethorn

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Nausea - any remedies?

Hi all, My dad is suffering from end stage liver cirrhosis and liver cancer and has recently had a very poor appetite and feels very nauseous. I’m here to...

Hi all, My dad is suffering from end stage liver cirrhosis and liver cancer and ...

Alo123

•4 years ago

5 Replies

End stage liver disease & cancer - what to expect

Hi everyone, On NYE of this year, my 75 year old dad was diagnosed with end stage liver disease and liver cancer (after a lifetime of pretty heavy drinking,...

Hi everyone, On NYE of this year, my 75 year old dad was diagnosed with end sta...

Alo123

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Immune suppressants?

Im not seeking any medical advice with this question. Do any of you know why some of us, post transplant, take different immune suppressants? I take 2 mg of...

Im not seeking any medical advice with this question. Do any of you know why so...

MarthaRock

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Could I have gotten cirrhosis from a holiday relapse?

I've been struggling hard with alcohol addiction. A health scare last year ended me up in the hospital as well as a bunch of tests with a hepatologist and a...

I've been struggling hard with alcohol addiction. A health scare last year ende...

Vladimirberkov

•4 years ago

13 Replies

How would you take this??

Decompensated liver Feb 2020 with ascites. Hospital outpatient drain. Just over 7 stone. Currently 11 1/2 stone with good muscle mass. Off spirlactatone. No...

Decompensated liver Feb 2020 with ascites. Hospital outpatient drain. Just over ...

deanw41

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Alcohol Related Fatty Liver Disease

Hi I am a 42 year old male and was diagnosed 4 days ago with Alcohol Related Fatty Liver Disease following right abdominal pain. I have been binge drinking...

Hi I am a 42 year old male and was diagnosed 4 days ago with Alcohol Related Fat...

Jedi2002

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Gamma result

Hi all Just before Christmas I had some high liver function tests. Ultrasound came back all ok. I reduced alcohol intake to only a couple over 4wks and changed...

Hi all Just before Christmas I had some high liver function tests. Ultrasound ca...

Friendlychic

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Carvdilol 3.25

My husband has liver disease and liver cancer with varices. He's been prescribed carvdilol 3.25mg. it's given him diareahh and is making him wee a lot more....

My husband has liver disease and liver cancer with varices. He's been prescribe...

Beagledig

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Terrys nails?

Do these look like terrys nails? Or something else not normal?

Ilysav419

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Cramp/spasm?

45 yo female. I’ve been drinking too much for several years (too much 3-4 times a week for 5+ years) with a few short phases of sobriety. I quit (for good, I...

45 yo female. I’ve been drinking too much for several years (too much 3-4 times ...

MrsN1976

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Gamma GT

Can anyone tell me what the normal range is for Gamma GT, I’m a 55 year old female. Thanks

Can anyone tell me what the normal range is for Gamma GT, I’m a 55 year old fema...

Airgirl

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2021

Why do doctors dismiss liver pain and liver problems so much?

MRI/MRCP

Fatty liver - what symptoms did/do you have which you attribute to your AFLD or NAFLD?

Meal replacement shakes and soups

Raised LFTs

Effective Medicine for Liver Cirrhosis

Jaundice Or No Jaundice....That Is The Question.

Photos and jaundice eyes- all members please read

Alt is 61

Do my eyes look yellow or bad? Or do they look normal?

Tongue issues in liver disease?

Stage 4 Liver Disease advise

Brain scan

Liver Enlarged, Lymphatic system inflamed, Arm Pit Swollen, Dr(dr #3) says "Not a clue"

Serum alt level.

Shaking

I have Liver Spasms I think?

Ferritin test

Medication

Nausea - any remedies?

End stage liver disease & cancer - what to expect

Immune suppressants?

Could I have gotten cirrhosis from a holiday relapse?

How would you take this??

Alcohol Related Fatty Liver Disease

Gamma result

Carvdilol 3.25

Terrys nails?

Cramp/spasm?

Gamma GT

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