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liver function results

I recently had a serum alanine amino transferase level of 93 ( the normal range is 0-33 also had an ultrasound of liver I am waiting to see the Gp to discuss....

I recently had a serum alanine amino transferase level of 93 ( the normal range ...

Renata10

•3 years ago

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Antibiotics

Can anybody tell me if it’s safe to take flucloxcillian when you have liver issues as this is the 2nd time I’ve been prescribed them in a month G.P seems to...

Can anybody tell me if it’s safe to take flucloxcillian when you have liver issu...

Foxdud

•3 years ago

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Esld

I've had cirrhosis for a few years now. I've had 4 bleeds, the last one was gastric but the first 3 were oesophagal. The last one resulted in a TIPS procedure...

I've had cirrhosis for a few years now. I've had 4 bleeds, the last one was gast...

Dazs6

•3 years ago

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Do you live in Coventry/Warwickshire and have had a liver procedure cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19? A regional radio station is looking to speak to...

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•3 years ago

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Low Iron Levels

Hi everyone I have posted in a while so a quick update my husband holding his own his biggest problem is his need for two new knees and the constant pain he is...

Hi everyone I have posted in a while so a quick update my husband holding his ow...

Bs1524

•3 years ago

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Why are my in yellow colour ? I have this for more than a decade , LFT results are also good.

I feel embarassed while looking into others eyes, I look down when someone try to look into my eyes

I feel embarassed while looking into others eyes, I look down when someone try t...

Bobby_555

•3 years ago

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Drinking history

Hello I was wondering all with alcoholic cirrhosis how much were you drinking and for how long?

Hello I was wondering all with alcoholic cirrhosis how much were you drinking an...

Linzenilss38

•3 years ago

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liver scan today

Well after being told last year I have NAFLD and further blood tests this year saying it has gone from moderate to severe ! The scan today shows I do not have...

Well after being told last year I have NAFLD and further blood tests this year s...

Tiaday

•3 years ago

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Hepatic Encephalopathy

What more can they do for hepatic encephalopathy. My relative is on rifaxim twice a day and lactose 3 times a day but still has symptoms. Some days are better...

What more can they do for hepatic encephalopathy. My relative is on rifaxim twic...

Albw

•3 years ago

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Fatty Liver and High Cholesterol

Anyone managing high cholesterol (on stain medication), and fatty liver? I’d like some thoughts on how you balance your diet, especially fat intake.

Anyone managing high cholesterol (on stain medication), and fatty liver? I’d li...

Cat551

•3 years ago

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Spider Angioma?

Hi there - What might this be? I've had this kind of mark on my abdomen for many years (since I used to live in West Africa) but recently it looks to be...

Hi there - What might this be? I've had this kind of mark on my abdomen for many...

harwood1013

•3 years ago

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Portal hypertensive gastropathy

I went for a gastropathy on Monday to take biopsies to test for EOE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis). Whilst in there they found 2cm sliding hiatus hernia (not too...

I went for a gastropathy on Monday to take biopsies to test for EOE (Eosinophili...

Koswecan

•3 years ago

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Milk thistle and vitamin

I have been taking milk thistle recently but also take other vitamins such as vit D , Calcium and Glucosamine - do you think I am taking too many seeing as my...

I have been taking milk thistle recently but also take other vitamins such as v...

Tiaday

•3 years ago

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Fairly newly diagnosed with cirrhosis.

I’ve drunk quite a bit through my life, but since a job loss 2 years ago took this to a new level. In March 2021 I was admitted as an emergency with pneumonia,...

I’ve drunk quite a bit through my life, but since a job loss 2 years ago took th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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low sodium snacks and bread

Does anyone have some suggestions for snacks (ie crisp, cracker style) and bread that are low in sodium and palatable? I am new to all this and am learning...

Does anyone have some suggestions for snacks (ie crisp, cracker style) and brea...

lankylou

•3 years ago

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ALT ASL Levels

AST and ASL 100 after a week of drinking. Should I be worried? GGT 50. Stopped drinking altogether now.

AST and ASL 100 after a week of drinking. Should I be worried? GGT 50. Stopped ...

Simple123

•3 years ago

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Still itching but end could be in sight

Well, firstly my thanks to those who have offered support! It is a daunting thing to get head around, F3 Fibrosis! But, there is hope on horizon. Have had a...

Well, firstly my thanks to those who have offered support! It is a daunting thin...

Dolly1001

•3 years ago

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HRT

Hi I have compensated chirosis and am looking into taking HRT, do any of you ladies take it with chirosis ? Thanks X My doctor doesn't know??? I may have to...

Hi I have compensated chirosis and am looking into taking HRT, do any of you l...

bintcliffe

•3 years ago

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Severe hot flashes

Hi there, guys. Its been few months since my last question. Im not going to talk about my sickness... I just want to ask. For several weeks I have hot flashes...

Hi there, guys. Its been few months since my last question. Im not going to talk...

Motik

•3 years ago

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Thanks

Thank you Katie, puts my mind at rest, looking into dietary charges.

SG49

•3 years ago

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Nafld only just found out

I am new, my liver is slightly inflamed, what stage am I at with nafld?

SG49

•3 years ago

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Have NASH and thyroid 11.3

I have NASH from an eating disorder. From the age of 10 to age 50 I didn't know I was damaging my liver. Since I was diagnosed I haven't been able to control...

I have NASH from an eating disorder. From the age of 10 to age 50 I didn't know ...

Liverkit

•3 years ago

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ALP levels in cirrhosis

Does anyone know why ALP is only sometimes elevated in ARLD and sometimes not?

Anners6010

•3 years ago

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New To this site

Hi, Sorry If this reply to this post is too long First I would just like to say that my wife had a chronic needle phobia and would be the first to say she...

Hi, Sorry If this reply to this post is too long First I would just like to say...

Highwaywomble

•3 years ago

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PLEASE HELP!!!!

Good evening everyone I write about my husband. We are still waiting to see a Consultant Hepatologist in Oct however things are just going from bad to worse....

Good evening everyone I write about my husband. We are still waiting to see a C...

Kayanne1980

•3 years ago

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Oily hair and skin.

I have only recently noticed that both my hair and skin are more oily/ greasy than normal. I have always had more of a drier skin. Could this be part of...

I have only recently noticed that both my hair and skin are more oily/ greasy th...

Woodi

•3 years ago

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Getting nervous but for what for ??

Maybe by writing this, I will get the answers myself. I have a telephone appointment with my Gastro/Hepatologist tomorrow afternoon (1st 6 months review) I am...

Maybe by writing this, I will get the answers myself. I have a telephone appoint...

Cazza_BDA

•3 years ago

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Are Gastric Ulcers permanent? Are they linked to Cirrhosis?

My husbands recent endoscopy and biopsies have shown he still has gastric ulcers and recommends PPI for 8 weeks. He has been on PPI for at least a year. I'm...

My husbands recent endoscopy and biopsies have shown he still has gastric ulcers...

Ewife

•3 years ago

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Digestive discomfort with fatty liver?

Got a follow up with GI doc. Liver enzymes have been normal for months…Fibroscan was normal and they assured me there was no scarring. But my cap score did...

Got a follow up with GI doc. Liver enzymes have been normal for months…Fibroscan...

Guitarlife91

•3 years ago

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Husband diagnosed with Alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis

Pls help my husband was diagnosed with decompensated liver disease/cirrhosis due to having alcoholic hep at Christmas his child Pugh score was 12.2 he did...

Pls help my husband was diagnosed with decompensated liver disease/cirrhosis du...

Judy2001

•3 years ago

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British Liver Trust

All posts for September 2021

liver function results

Antibiotics

Esld

Covid 19 impact on services

Low Iron Levels

Why are my in yellow colour ? I have this for more than a decade , LFT results are also good.

Drinking history

liver scan today

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Fatty Liver and High Cholesterol

Spider Angioma?

Portal hypertensive gastropathy

Milk thistle and vitamin

Fairly newly diagnosed with cirrhosis.

low sodium snacks and bread

ALT ASL Levels

Still itching but end could be in sight

HRT

Severe hot flashes

Thanks

Nafld only just found out

Have NASH and thyroid 11.3

ALP levels in cirrhosis

New To this site

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Oily hair and skin.

Getting nervous but for what for ??

Are Gastric Ulcers permanent? Are they linked to Cirrhosis?

Digestive discomfort with fatty liver?

Husband diagnosed with Alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis

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