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Cirrhosis

Hi all, my brother undoubtedly has cirrhosis of his liver. He was hospitalised 2 years ago and spent a long time in icu. He made a recovery but hasn’t stopped...

Hi all, my brother undoubtedly has cirrhosis of his liver. He was hospitalised 2...

Melissa87

•3 years ago

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Hepatic encephalopathy

My freind has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and within a matter of 3 weeks he is and unable to remember the basics of his life. Is there any...

My freind has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and within a matter of ...

CHanse

•3 years ago

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Colonography

Well, been diagnosed with diverticular disease, degenerative spine, all other organs ok. Still no explanation for weird eyesight and feeling odd. Will try...

Well, been diagnosed with diverticular disease, degenerative spine, all other or...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Anybody had a double surgery? Keyhole gallbladder removal and umbilical hernia repair??

Hi my name is Emma i am 33 years old and in april 2017 i was diagnosed with a umbilical hernia and gallstones. Tjey have got bad now so waiting for my date for...

Hi my name is Emma i am 33 years old and in april 2017 i was diagnosed with a um...

Parkerhill21

•3 years ago

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Sleeping...

Just wondering if any has experienced extreme fatigue after eating? I can be up early go all day,exercise etc,but sometimes when I eat during the day,I HAVE to...

Just wondering if any has experienced extreme fatigue after eating? I can be up ...

deanw41

•3 years ago

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Day 98

Hi all, I just thought I would give you an update on hubby. He is now on day 98 with no alcohol. His mood is much better and he is eating again, which is...

Hi all, I just thought I would give you an update on hubby. He is now on day 98...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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High GGT and AST levels

Ive just had my blood tests and concerned with GGT and AST levels. My drinking consumption has increased over the last 18 months during lockdown. Feeling a...

Ive just had my blood tests and concerned with GGT and AST levels. My drinking c...

nobleharry

•3 years ago

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Is this cirrhosis?

All my tests are good but I am itching like crazy! I am constipated and feel something weird on my right side. I do drink socially.

All my tests are good but I am itching like crazy! I am constipated and feel so...

Firecracker1959

•3 years ago

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NAFLD and diet

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD not been given any real information from GP except to drop 10% weight - which is fine but should we avoid fatty foods ? I am...

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD not been given any real information from GP exc...

Tiaday

•3 years ago

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New and scared

I am newly diagnosed and very scared and confused! I was rushed into hospital with infected acities, they did a liver biopsy which came back abnormal, they...

I am newly diagnosed and very scared and confused! I was rushed into hospital wi...

RachaelLouise35

•3 years ago

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Sent for ct scan

Sent for ct scan because air and gas was blocking getting good pictures on ultrasound is this normal I've to go on Tuesday morning thanks any insight is...

Sent for ct scan because air and gas was blocking getting good pictures on ultra...

Tommy62

•3 years ago

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I am week 5 post liver biopsy and I am still having pain on upper liver and sometimes shoulders both left and right plus back pain

Did anyone had same issues Doctors said not to worry but this pain does let me sleep

Did anyone had same issues Doctors said not to worry but this pain does let me ...

Sandray123

•3 years ago

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New here. Help please

Does anyone know anything about the ELF blood test. Should be under 9.8 - mine was 12.2 and liver enzymes were high too. Noone can tell me just how bad this...

Does anyone know anything about the ELF blood test. Should be under 9.8 - mine w...

Thiswillbe

•3 years ago

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Relapse

Hello helpful people I understand that sustained sobriety is necessary before transplant even considered. Does a relapse mean a definite no, ever. Please...

Hello helpful people I understand that sustained sobriety is necessary before tr...

Liolet

•3 years ago

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Question about general anesthesia

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with general anesthesia with well compensated cirrhosis. It will be a 3-4 hour procedure to insert a heart...

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with general anesthesia with we...

Bluegirl52

•3 years ago

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How many times do you get scanned?

I got a scan in January 2020 I have on and off high liver enzymes had them for years they usually stay in the 50 range for alt and ast stays in the 40s the...

I got a scan in January 2020 I have on and off high liver enzymes had them for ...

mtk0925

•3 years ago

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News At Last Ultrasound,

Well after a week or so waiting anxiously for results I finally got some news,gallstones,no ascites, no other sign of anything else,it says as I was told last...

Well after a week or so waiting anxiously for results I finally got some news,ga...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Lobby for routine scans for those with fatty liver disease

Good morning dear listeners. I was diagnosed with NALFD 10 years ago which unfortunately developed into Compensated Cirrhosis. During those years when I...

Good morning dear listeners. I was diagnosed with NALFD 10 years ago which unfor...

Dandy-Jones

•3 years ago

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Fibroscan result 4.5kpa. So relieved

For those who have been assisting and following my story. I just had a fibroscan result of 4.5kpa. Much better than the last ultrasound shearwave elastography...

For those who have been assisting and following my story. I just had a fibroscan...

Kettl

•3 years ago

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What should be my next steps? years of high enzymes

I have had higher than normal liver enzymes for years since 2013 After having pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. I got a liver scan many times and my scans have...

I have had higher than normal liver enzymes for years since 2013 After having pr...

mtk0925

•3 years ago

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De Ritis ratio?

From what I understand this is only of use if both tests are out of range, and then a ratio closer to 2-1 AST to ALT is related to ongoing alcoholic liver...

From what I understand this is only of use if both tests are out of range, and t...

Vladimirberkov

•3 years ago

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Ultrasound of liver....sit upright for last part of scan

As the title says in for my yearly US of liver. Usually i go for the scan and lay on my back and both sides while scan is done. This time, at the end, i was...

As the title says in for my yearly US of liver. Usually i go for the scan and la...

lighthouse123

•3 years ago

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Cause of high ferritin?

I had a thyroid blood test because my mother was being investigated for thyroid problems. Everything looked fine, except a ferritin level of 400.I followed up...

I had a thyroid blood test because my mother was being investigated for thyroid ...

GlosterGirl

•3 years ago

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NAfLD

I was diagnosed last year I don’t drink, don’t smoke and to get moderate exercise The last blood test when from moderate to severe I told the GP I wanted...

I was diagnosed last year I don’t drink, don’t smoke and to get moderate exerc...

Tiaday

•3 years ago

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Still,Confused, results.

Back again,a few more results,/!,last march my liver was severely decompensated, Oct 41.6 kpa,although at test was 39.,still high, had varices banded,Now all...

Back again,a few more results,/!,last march my liver was severely decompensated,...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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I’m on the ‘Cliff Edge’ regarding liver

Diagnosed with alcohol related liver disease. Consultant says I am on the Cliff Edge! Advised not to drink any alcohol for two years and see where we go from...

Diagnosed with alcohol related liver disease. Consultant says I am on the Cliff ...

HighfieldBoy1960

•3 years ago

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Transplant assessment

Hi everyone. Just got home after a 9 night stay in Norfolk & Norwich hospital due to Ascites. They drained almost 6 litres from me. I've been home since Friday...

Hi everyone. Just got home after a 9 night stay in Norfolk & Norwich hospital du...

19samantha81

•3 years ago

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Octreotide

Does anyone have any experience of taking octreotide to treat hepatic hydrothorax in end stage liver disease?

Does anyone have any experience of taking octreotide to treat hepatic hydrothora...

Anzz44

•3 years ago

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Not an over action

So I know I have posted here before. Clear labs and ultrasound 6 months ago. I didn’t stop drinking and now for 2 days have liver pain nausea and very light...

So I know I have posted here before. Clear labs and ultrasound 6 months ago. I d...

Linzenilss38

•3 years ago

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Advice please

I posted a few week’s ago that I was too scared and ashamed to contact my Doctor as I was fairly sure I had done damage to my Liver due to my drinking. I have...

I posted a few week’s ago that I was too scared and ashamed to contact my Doctor...

Sammyjoe2

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for September 2021

Cirrhosis

Hepatic encephalopathy

Colonography

Anybody had a double surgery? Keyhole gallbladder removal and umbilical hernia repair??

Sleeping...

Day 98

High GGT and AST levels

Is this cirrhosis?

NAFLD and diet

New and scared

Sent for ct scan

I am week 5 post liver biopsy and I am still having pain on upper liver and sometimes shoulders both left and right plus back pain

New here. Help please

Relapse

Question about general anesthesia

How many times do you get scanned?

News At Last Ultrasound,

Lobby for routine scans for those with fatty liver disease

Fibroscan result 4.5kpa. So relieved

What should be my next steps? years of high enzymes

De Ritis ratio?

Ultrasound of liver....sit upright for last part of scan

Cause of high ferritin?

NAfLD

Still,Confused, results.

I’m on the ‘Cliff Edge’ regarding liver

Transplant assessment

Octreotide

Not an over action

Advice please

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