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NAFLD vs NASH

Hi What's the difference between NAFLD and NASH in terms of Fibroscan score. I had 9.8 kpa 4 years back and my doctor wrote NAFLD and now its 10.7 kpa and...

Hi What's the difference between NAFLD and NASH in terms of Fibroscan score. I h...

amitc23

•3 years ago

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4 months sober and still in pain

So I’m nearly 4 months alcohol after finally realising and removing the trigger to my alcohol use on the down side I still feel awful! I no health anxiety &...

So I’m nearly 4 months alcohol after finally realising and removing the trigger ...

JMG24

•3 years ago

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Another day another scan

So had two more scans Re:right sided flank pain. Previous ultrasound sound said enlarged liver Fatty liver enlarged right kidney. Today they decided I haven’t...

So had two more scans Re:right sided flank pain. Previous ultrasound sound said ...

Seoe

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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Covid19 patient stories

Many of you have told us that you have been so worried about contracting Covid-19, especially if you live with someone who has to go out to work. Do you have...

Many of you have told us that you have been so worried about contracting Covid-1...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Question On Low platelets

Ok so I got the good news on my liver.And there’s no more follow up .I requested to talk to my specialist again about why I still have low platelets of...

Ok so I got the good news on my liver.And there’s no more follow up .I requested...

Miesquivel0015

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Cirrhosis and emotional

Does cirrhosis cause an aggressive personality/ emotional?

DuvLin1

•3 years ago

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MRI scan finding

In Feb 2021 I had a follow up fibroscan following an ultrasound finding of mild cirrhosis. I had a score of 10kpa and 310 cap, the latter score (I think?)...

In Feb 2021 I had a follow up fibroscan following an ultrasound finding of mild ...

Lozza1234

•3 years ago

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Don’t know what to do

Hi everyone 28 year old male, had a very heavy drinking period for two years back in 2013 & 2014. Since then, I’ve been a “weekend warrior”, drinking...

Hi everyone 28 year old male, had a very heavy drinking period for two years b...

Am658

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Can all forum members please read .

This online community is run by the British Liver Trust and is overseen by moderators who do their best to safeguard all members and run it to provide a safe...

This online community is run by the British Liver Trust and is overseen by moder...

Hidden

•3 years ago

Relationship with alcohol

Just wanted to say this is not a place I ever in a million years imagined myself to be . I have never drank everyday ,mainly shared a bottle with my husband at...

Just wanted to say this is not a place I ever in a million years imagined myself...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Small red dots on arms and legs come and go. Does anyone know what they are and should I be concerned?

My hubby was diagnosed with cirrhosis in May 21. Now tea total with non withdrawal symptoms. He got into bad habits with alcohol to cope during lockdown and...

My hubby was diagnosed with cirrhosis in May 21. Now tea total with non withdraw...

Sanblass

•3 years ago

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Just need some honest opinions

34 year old male, drinking since age 18. Pretty good shape, not overweight, pretty active, eating fairly healthy. Started drinking at parties and socially and...

34 year old male, drinking since age 18. Pretty good shape, not overweight, pret...

mrm8676

•3 years ago

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My liver

Hi I've had chirosses for 17 years, is the only way to find out how chirotic iris is by a biopsy?

Hi I've had chirosses for 17 years, is the only way to find out how chirotic iri...

Miles7

•3 years ago

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How does the medical profession treat you?

Hi I've been reading past posts and read that nurses can be quite dismissive of you if you have cirrhosis due to alcohol. Just concerned that I'm going to be...

Hi I've been reading past posts and read that nurses can be quite dismissive of ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Compensated Liver

Is there any people out there living with Scarring of the Liver for a long period of time?

Is there any people out there living with Scarring of the Liver for a long perio...

Patharrbon

•3 years ago

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Liver cirrhosis and insomnia

Anyone with insomnia awake??

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on my diagnosis

Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Cirrohsis secondry non alcholic liver disease. I am wondering how serious the condition is? I know I need to make changes ,...

Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Cirrohsis secondry non alcholic liver diseas...

DD666

•3 years ago

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Symptom free with compensated cirrhosis for 20 years?

Can't seem to find an answer to this question. Is there any scenario were a person could live symptom free with compensated cirrhosis for 20 years? Im aware...

Can't seem to find an answer to this question. Is there any scenario were a per...

jimbo1234

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Liver

AST 24 Alt. 25 Is this bad?

Jpoo

•3 years ago

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Gp and consultant Duo comedy show,cirrhosis,

My cirrhosis, kpa score,transplant issues,I saw my consultant last march,probably the only reason because I was in hospital,and the bloody cheeky sod said I...

My cirrhosis, kpa score,transplant issues,I saw my consultant last march,probabl...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Update fibroscan and fibrosis liver biopsy

wanted fo write a post to clear up a few things my fibroscan was not wrong so I apologise my results was f0 and 4.1 kpa to be exact and Iqr of 9 I do have a...

wanted fo write a post to clear up a few things my fibroscan was not wrong so I ...

ezz2012

•3 years ago

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A second chance at life after alcohol

Thank you to everybody here that has reached out to help answer all my questions when I was very afraid and the support got me through all the nights I...

Thank you to everybody here that has reached out to help answer all my questions...

Miesquivel0015

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Letter from consultant

So I just got the letter from my consultant about my liver being compensated. It’s says normal synthetic liver function. Not heard this before? Has anyone...

So I just got the letter from my consultant about my liver being compensated. It...

deanw41

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Cirrhosis diagnosis

I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis incidentally on a Scan last December and have entirely normal Liver functions and no symptoms The Consultant at Hospital is not...

I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis incidentally on a Scan last December and have ent...

Patharrbon

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Total shambles

I was due to have an operation on my foot on Tuesday. Have had the pre op and it was identified that my platelets are low as are my white cells. They said they...

I was due to have an operation on my foot on Tuesday. Have had the pre op and it...

Violet74

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Covid vaccine and liver

I am only suggesting. But I feel pain in my liver a week after vaccination. It was first time (Astrazeneca), lasted for 6 weeks and it happened again after...

I am only suggesting. But I feel pain in my liver a week after vaccination. It ...

Elenaevent

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Night sweats

Does anyone get bad night sweats? My sister fell off the wagon last weekend and told me she hasn't been sleeping because of the sweats. She is also menopausal,...

Does anyone get bad night sweats? My sister fell off the wagon last weekend and ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Letter from consultant

Hi just had this letter back from my gastro dr. It looks like really good news! Previous test results were Alt >200 and GGT>400 plus positive smooth muscle...

Hi just had this letter back from my gastro dr. It looks like really good news!...

katmum

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Worried about liver test results

Hello, I've just had some routine blood tests and the results show that my AST is 37 and ALT is 52. I am really worried. GP says he will retest in two months...

Hello, I've just had some routine blood tests and the results show that my AST i...

Stargirl78

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How do you deal with liver pain?

Given that we all here see specialists and do tests, I want to ask you how you deal with liver pain. We can't have painkillers because they aggravate the...

Given that we all here see specialists and do tests, I want to ask you how you d...

Elenaevent

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for July 2021

NAFLD vs NASH

4 months sober and still in pain

Another day another scan

Covid19 patient stories

Question On Low platelets

Cirrhosis and emotional

MRI scan finding

Don’t know what to do

Can all forum members please read .

Relationship with alcohol

Small red dots on arms and legs come and go. Does anyone know what they are and should I be concerned?

Just need some honest opinions

My liver

How does the medical profession treat you?

Compensated Liver

Liver cirrhosis and insomnia

Advice on my diagnosis

Symptom free with compensated cirrhosis for 20 years?

Liver

Gp and consultant Duo comedy show,cirrhosis,

Update fibroscan and fibrosis liver biopsy

A second chance at life after alcohol

Letter from consultant

Cirrhosis diagnosis

Total shambles

Covid vaccine and liver

Night sweats

Letter from consultant

Worried about liver test results

How do you deal with liver pain?

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