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Spider angioma

Quick question, has anyone had these and not been in full blown cirrhosis, ie in fibrosis but reversible? Hepatitis etc? Not looking for any medical advice on...

Quick question, has anyone had these and not been in full blown cirrhosis, ie in...

Debs365

•3 years ago

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Cirrhosis

Hi I’m really worried about my sister,she’s got cirrhosis and doesn’t tell us things,can you live a normal life with this disease?

Hi I’m really worried about my sister,she’s got cirrhosis and doesn’t tell us th...

Scoobydoo13

•3 years ago

11 Replies

AIH Liver pain

Hi TG123 I was diagnosed approx 12 years ago As my LFT/readings came down I was taken off of Prednisalone and moved over to Budisonide too From memory I...

Hi TG123 I was diagnosed approx 12 years ago As my LFT/readings came down I was...

Woo4pdc

•3 years ago

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Just Can't Wait

People with cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease have to take certain medication to help control their condition. While Lactulose may help prevent further...

People with cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease have to take certain medicati...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

9 Replies

My partner's story

Hello to everyone, I've been a silent member of this group for a few weeks and I have found your posts really helpful. I have decided that now is the time to...

Hello to everyone, I've been a silent member of this group for a few weeks and I...

Bibbs

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Diagnosed with cancer (HCC) just from a scan?

My father has been diagnosed with HCC from a scan. The fact it appears to be in a vein means he’s refused a transplant and given palliative care only. I...

My father has been diagnosed with HCC from a scan. The fact it appears to be in ...

LisaH123

•3 years ago

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Cannot stomach this pain

Hi all, I'm hoping someone will be able to help/explain and any advice will be gratefully received. I have A.I.H. P.B.C and antiphospholipid syndrome and for...

Hi all, I'm hoping someone will be able to help/explain and any advice will be g...

Wonderfullife68

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Tummy swelling

Hi I am new on here, so just learning the site. I was diagnosed with Jaundice about 3 weeks ago. Still really don't understand what this really is. I've spoke...

Hi I am new on here, so just learning the site. I was diagnosed with Jaundice ab...

FARNESS

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Is pain normal/ok?

I have AIH and am on budesonide and azathioprine. This week I’ve been getting some pain in my liver is that normal or should I be calling my doctor? I’m...

I have AIH and am on budesonide and azathioprine. This week I’ve been getting so...

Tennisgirl123

•3 years ago

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Primary Billiary Cholangitis

Just had a diagnosis of Primary Billiary Cholangitis. Anyone else got this . I’m 73 & dr has prescribed Ursodeoxycholic

Just had a diagnosis of Primary Billiary Cholangitis. Anyone else got this . I’...

Ikarix

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Any young people on here?

Just wondering if there’s any young people on here with liver cirrhosis & have had liver failure and ascites, I was taken into hospital 4 months ago with...

Just wondering if there’s any young people on here with liver cirrhosis & have h...

Hidden

•3 years ago

46 Replies

If the dr doesn’t see fatty liver on scan then is it still fatty liver?

I’ve been through a decent amount of tests endoscopy ct scan and many ultrasound scans and a hida scan nothing has shown anything abnormal with my liver. But...

I’ve been through a decent amount of tests endoscopy ct scan and many ultrasound...

mtk0925

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Liver Cirrhosis Diagnosis

Hello all, first post here. Bit of a long story on how i got to where I am today, so i apologize in advance for the long post. I came back from a trip in 2014...

Hello all, first post here. Bit of a long story on how i got to where I am today...

ROCKO2231

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Do visible palm veins signal anything serious?

Am clocking 26 years this month, a About 9 months ago, my palms started showing a network of veins that doesn't seem to go away, It freaks me out, I've been...

Am clocking 26 years this month, a About 9 months ago, my palms started showing...

African1

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Fasting

Hi everyone Is fasting recommend to lower your Alt and AST levels ? Thanks

Tippybailey

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Liver is stable

Hi friends...just did all of my 6 month test and my liver is stable at this time. Stable meansing cirrhosis compensated, HCV treatment still 100%...

Hi friends...just did all of my 6 month test and my liver is stable at this time...

CandyCane55

•3 years ago

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Results of ultrasound scan

Ive just received my US result which says 'enlarged liver, increased in reflectivity and coarse echotexture' i have no idea what this all means been referred...

Ive just received my US result which says 'enlarged liver, increased in reflecti...

ladybird55

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thank you for everything

Hello everybody. I would like to thank everybody in the liver trust. I would also like to thank everybody in the liver team at the hospital. I will also love...

Hello everybody. I would like to thank everybody in the liver trust. I would als...

Zukosmile07

•3 years ago

61 Replies

Fibroscan in 12 Days.

Hello all, I received an ultrasound in early September 2021 due to some upper abdominal discomfort, the result came back with "Impression: Fatty Liver. with...

Hello all, I received an ultrasound in early September 2021 due to some upper ab...

Qwertrew

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Cystic Fibrosis - Functional Bile Duct Cells Generated From Stem Cells

A condition that is rarely mentioned here is Cystic Fibrosis. This may be due to fact that Cystic Fibrosis is considered to be a lung condition, but CF can...

A condition that is rarely mentioned here is Cystic Fibrosis. This may be due to...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

5 Replies

CHEER!

I did this Hot Chocolate Bar in my kitchen last year and we all loved it, I've just set it out again ready for the long winter evenings. Such a good idea and...

I did this Hot Chocolate Bar in my kitchen last year and we all loved it, I've j...

Ewife

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Lactulose

Lactulose problems. I was wondering if anyone else was having problems with lactulose. I am never out of the toilet and it seems to be creating extreme...

Lactulose problems. I was wondering if anyone else was having problems with lac...

wilmawemyss

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Advice

Hi , so I have been drinking heavily for about 20 years, I've had bloods taken but nothing serious showed up but I knew there was something wrong as my stomach...

Hi , so I have been drinking heavily for about 20 years, I've had bloods taken b...

BTS1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

18 months post lap cholecystectomy pain

Hi folks. I had a lap chole 18 months ago, after waiting 2 years. I had one large stones and several much smaller ones. All was well for a few months then this...

Hi folks. I had a lap chole 18 months ago, after waiting 2 years. I had one larg...

Suffolkskies

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Thank you all!

I have been a member of this group for just over a year now since my dad was diagnosed with decompensated liver disease after a massive drain. I have not...

I have been a member of this group for just over a year now since my dad was dia...

Woodie01

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Bleeding in eye

I have a popped blood vessel in my eye. I did not do anything to cause it. Can that mean I have a low platelet count? Had anyone for this due to liver disease?...

I have a popped blood vessel in my eye. I did not do anything to cause it. Can t...

Linzenilss38

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Does exercise increase Alt results

Hi, I’ve been told through abdominal scan and bloods ,I have fatty liver. Since I found out 3 weeks ago, I’ve completely changed my diet and exercise daily. A...

Hi, I’ve been told through abdominal scan and bloods ,I have fatty liver. Since ...

Tippybailey

•3 years ago

15 Replies

A small hello and good bye

Hello to all, I’ve been a very quiet member of this group but t want to say for the last few months your many posts have wise, uplifting and a few times sad....

Hello to all, I’ve been a very quiet member of this group but t want to say for...

Billie246

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Assessment at the Royal Free, etc

At the start of this week my partner had his transplant assessment at the Royal Free. It was a really positive experience. Because we came from Bristol we...

At the start of this week my partner had his transplant assessment at the Royal ...

Mufan99

•3 years ago

9 Replies

An update on my relative. Some good news!

I just thought i'd give everyone an update as promised. Since my last post, where the hospital gave my relative days to live, I am pleased to say she is still...

I just thought i'd give everyone an update as promised. Since my last post, wher...

najnaj123

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for November 2021

Spider angioma

Cirrhosis

AIH Liver pain

Just Can't Wait

My partner's story

Diagnosed with cancer (HCC) just from a scan?

Cannot stomach this pain

Tummy swelling

Is pain normal/ok?

Primary Billiary Cholangitis

Any young people on here?

If the dr doesn’t see fatty liver on scan then is it still fatty liver?

Liver Cirrhosis Diagnosis

Do visible palm veins signal anything serious?

Fasting

Liver is stable

Results of ultrasound scan

Thank you for everything

Fibroscan in 12 Days.

Cystic Fibrosis - Functional Bile Duct Cells Generated From Stem Cells

CHEER!

Lactulose

Advice

18 months post lap cholecystectomy pain

Thank you all!

Bleeding in eye

Does exercise increase Alt results

A small hello and good bye

Assessment at the Royal Free, etc

An update on my relative. Some good news!

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