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Pre assessment thoughts

PRE ASSESSMENT THOUGHTS October 2020 i received a letter that my transplant assesment will take place early November.Wow that was quick!Later i got a call...

PRE ASSESSMENT THOUGHTS October 2020 i received a letter that my transplant as...

Indre123

•3 years ago

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Liver care and the pandemic

Could you share your story to help us raise awareness of late diagnosis of liver disease? Many liver disease patients have received excellent care throughout...

Could you share your story to help us raise awareness of late diagnosis of liver...

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•3 years ago

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Has anyone been struggling with a constant hacking cough, phlegm production and umbilical hernia and not seeming to get help from the doctor

Good afternoon everyone, For those who have received good news i am so happy for you and for those who are still going through it; i say to my partner "are...

Good afternoon everyone, For those who have received good news i am so happy for...

Berteais

•3 years ago

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Liver Biopsy black spots on scans

Hey All. Sorry if this has already been spoken about. We are just very worried. My partners Mum was admitted to hospital for gallstones and whilst there they...

Hey All. Sorry if this has already been spoken about. We are just very worried. ...

Bekbooo

•3 years ago

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Weight advice

Asking for your help as the doctors are useless was in hospital middle of April in which I weighted 106kg stopped drinking week or two week before i went in...

Asking for your help as the doctors are useless was in hospital middle of April ...

Luca17

•3 years ago

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Air travel, gastroscopy and non alcoholic beverages

My hubby has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. He had ascites which has been drained. He is now at home on a high protein, carb diet and low salt. He has...

My hubby has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. He had ascites which has been drai...

Sanblass

•3 years ago

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Lactulose... Ugh! Please help

So I started taking Lactulose yesterday again. Took it a long time ago with no problems I can remember. 1Tbs 2x a day. Now... 2Tbs 3x a day. I took the first...

So I started taking Lactulose yesterday again. Took it a long time ago with no p...

FLgirl0722

•3 years ago

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Daily sugar intake

Curious what everyone’s goals are for sugar intake? I keep my added sugars around 10 grams or less but how about natural occurring sugars ?

Curious what everyone’s goals are for sugar intake? I keep my added sugars arou...

Ihavebigfeet

•3 years ago

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Worried Wife

Can someone please explain to be about the billirubin levels is 150 1.50, and what is a healthy level 🤔

Can someone please explain to be about the billirubin levels is 150 1.50, and wh...

7746

•3 years ago

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Trying to keep the chin up!

Evening! My Husband had his first face to face consultation with the transplant team since he was listed today. Looking back it was very intense, despite the...

Evening! My Husband had his first face to face consultation with the transplant ...

Ewife

•3 years ago

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Fatty liver and enlarged slpeen

Anyone been diagnosed with fatty liver non alcohol.. and also been told they have and mildly enlarged spleen did it go back to normal and did it give you any...

Anyone been diagnosed with fatty liver non alcohol.. and also been told they h...

PeppyPo

•3 years ago

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Help pls re terminology.

I should know the answer but I don't. I haven't heard the terms Compensated and the other De-compensated. I have already posted about the decision not to offer...

I should know the answer but I don't. I haven't heard the terms Compensated and ...

Charlie-legs

•3 years ago

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How do they perform a liver scan please

Gp sending me for a liver scan as my liver bloods were borderline and I have under right rib pain they kind of reassured me that it wasn't dangerously high...

Gp sending me for a liver scan as my liver bloods were borderline and I have und...

Strongshaz

•3 years ago

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28 year old male - severe dry eye - jaundice

Hi, I've been reading lots of articles on here for a while but finally decided to post. 4 months ago I woke up with sudden severe dry eye (literally changed...

Hi, I've been reading lots of articles on here for a while but finally decided t...

D11R

•3 years ago

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Quick update

Just spoke to the doctor dosnt think I need a scan yet till I’ve had my bloods redone this Thursday Which are AFP,C,CRP,E,LFT,LIPNF,UE and go from there as...

Just spoke to the doctor dosnt think I need a scan yet till I’ve had my bloods r...

Luca17

•3 years ago

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Amazon Smile – Charity Donations

I have posted this up before, but just a reminder, that when buying products and gifts from Amazon. Use "AmazonSmile" instead. "AmazonSmile" is a simple and...

I have posted this up before, but just a reminder, that when buying products and...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

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Hubby was admitted to hospital last night

Hubby had another blackout out last night. By the time I got off of the phone to 999, He was out for about 20mins or so. They called an ambulance, while I...

Hubby had another blackout out last night. By the time I got off of the phone t...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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Contrast liquid and liver enzymes

Does anyone know if the contract liquid for CT scan can elevate liver enzymes next day?

Does anyone know if the contract liquid for CT scan can elevate liver enzymes ne...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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What’s the difference between a CT Three Phase Liver Protocol with contrast and a regular abdominal CT?

Just saw my hepatologist Thursday for a three-month check up. They never mentioned scheduling this test, but I received a note Friday afternoon in my...

Just saw my hepatologist Thursday for a three-month check up. They never mentio...

JennerLayne

•3 years ago

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Covid Vaccination

A few days ago a post suggested that people who were immuno suppressed wouldn't benefit from the recent vaccinations. My partner is taking Adoport after a...

A few days ago a post suggested that people who were immuno suppressed wouldn't ...

h0b0

•3 years ago

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Periodontitis

Hi, has anyone had periodontitis related to liver problems, and if so how was it treated? My gums are receding & I'm seriously afraid I'm going to lose my...

Hi, has anyone had periodontitis related to liver problems, and if so how was it...

nerd1

•3 years ago

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My update

no alcohol since my life threatening bleed in Nov 19 Gastroscopy last week showed all varcices healed Teaching that 2 year survival rate statics

no alcohol since my life threatening bleed in Nov 19 Gastroscopy last week showe...

KulG20

•3 years ago

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Liver questions

This is my first time asking a question here. I am a 44-year-old male I am worried I have something wrong with my liver I have had stomach pain on and off for...

This is my first time asking a question here. I am a 44-year-old male I am worr...

Protint123

•3 years ago

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Liver cancer

Hi anyone on here who have liver cancer what was your very first symptoms of the disease thanks

Hi anyone on here who have liver cancer what was your very first symptoms of the...

Luca17

•3 years ago

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Melatonin.. is it safe for liver in low dose?

Hi All, I take about 3mg of melatonin daily for a good night sleep. I have asked my family doctor and he says that it is safe even with pre-existing liver...

Hi All, I take about 3mg of melatonin daily for a good night sleep. I have asked...

idyllic420

•3 years ago

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Unknown liver disease - No symptoms

Hello! I’ve been on this trip for 4-5 years. I’m a young man (31), “normal” weight and I didn’t start drinking until I was 24, and not abusing (you know, just...

Hello! I’ve been on this trip for 4-5 years. I’m a young man (31), “normal” weig...

Kramkv

•3 years ago

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Understanding Portal Hypertension

Please can someone explain to me (in a really simple way), what Portal Hypertension is, what are the symptoms and why would I not be informed I have it (by...

Please can someone explain to me (in a really simple way), what Portal Hypertens...

Splodge60

•3 years ago

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Husband diagnosed with Liver Cancer

Hi everyone!!! I haven’t been on for quite awhile. I am in need, once again! My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in October 2018. He had a large gastric...

Hi everyone!!! I haven’t been on for quite awhile. I am in need, once again! My...

Jujubeeart123

•3 years ago

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A short update about my transplant last week late night

Hi everyone, My transplant was done last week. I was so much worried and terrified. The operation went well, I’m recovering slowly, lots of medication and...

Hi everyone, My transplant was done last week. I was so much worried and terri...

Rose2000

•3 years ago

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Hi

I am new to this I just found out that I have liver problems and I don't know a lot about it .

I am new to this I just found out that I have liver problems and I don't know a ...

Petrina_gmfc

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for June 2021

Pre assessment thoughts

Liver care and the pandemic

Has anyone been struggling with a constant hacking cough, phlegm production and umbilical hernia and not seeming to get help from the doctor

Liver Biopsy black spots on scans

Weight advice

Air travel, gastroscopy and non alcoholic beverages

Lactulose... Ugh! Please help

Daily sugar intake

Worried Wife

Trying to keep the chin up!

Fatty liver and enlarged slpeen

Help pls re terminology.

How do they perform a liver scan please

28 year old male - severe dry eye - jaundice

Quick update

Amazon Smile – Charity Donations

Hubby was admitted to hospital last night

Contrast liquid and liver enzymes

What’s the difference between a CT Three Phase Liver Protocol with contrast and a regular abdominal CT?

Covid Vaccination

Periodontitis

My update

Liver questions

Liver cancer

Melatonin.. is it safe for liver in low dose?

Unknown liver disease - No symptoms

Understanding Portal Hypertension

Husband diagnosed with Liver Cancer

A short update about my transplant last week late night

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