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Experiences Having Transjugular Liver Biopsy

Greetings Everyone, This site is simply amazing and thanks to everyone for their posts. I am having a lot of anxiety regarding having a transjugular liver...

Greetings Everyone, This site is simply amazing and thanks to everyone for their...

Odie81

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Just one question,Gall stones,but a long one

I recently had a meeting with the board at a hospital to raise some what I believe to be serious concerns,just to clarify a small issue.,!!, I was diagnosed...

I recently had a meeting with the board at a hospital to raise some what I belie...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Post op gallbladder

I'm day 3 post op after having my gallbladder out I'm starting to heal but I'm experiencing bloating and feel like swollen stomach is this normal? Also after...

I'm day 3 post op after having my gallbladder out I'm starting to heal but I'm...

Ducky100

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Going into rehab

I fell off the wagon just before Christmas, no excuses, just major family stress reasons which I didn't cope with. Had an endoscopy yesterday to reassure...

I fell off the wagon just before Christmas, no excuses, just major family stress...

theoldboiler

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Follow up questions possible Gilbert’s

Hello everyone. I am hoping to come up with some questions to ask my dr when I get back into the office for my appointment. I tend to not ask the right...

Hello everyone. I am hoping to come up with some questions to ask my dr when I g...

Peejlady

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Ultrasound abdomen

What does US abdomenn check? Thanks

foxglove

•3 years ago

2 Replies

What travel insurance companies do you use?

Are there any companies that are better for people with Cirrhosis? We have just had a quote of £2007 for two weeks in Canada & Alaska. thanks Lisa

Are there any companies that are better for people with Cirrhosis? We have just ...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Fibro scan & ascites

Can acities affect the resukts of a fibro scan ,? If so how ,? Would it not just read therefore not giving a result at all ? I've been told thar my goid fibro...

Can acities affect the resukts of a fibro scan ,? If so how ,? Would it not just...

YvonneM60

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Liver cirrosis finał stages

Why doe,s this feel so surreal at the moment it feelsjust like a bad dream

4567tel

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Spironolactone and its effects on the kidneys

Hi everyone,its been a while since I last posted. I have been taking spironolactone amongst other things since i was diagnosed over a year ago. My doctor has...

Hi everyone,its been a while since I last posted. I have been taking spironolact...

Puggypip

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Covid positive and liver damage?

Hi all I’ve just tested positive for covid. Was due to have a ct scan tomorrow but obviously had to cancel. This has been rebooked for 2 weeks time. My liver...

Hi all I’ve just tested positive for covid. Was due to have a ct scan tomorrow b...

Ac16

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Needing hope

Is it possible to live 15 or 20 years with compensated cirrhosis if you remove the underlying cause and start taking really good care of yourself with diet and...

Is it possible to live 15 or 20 years with compensated cirrhosis if you remove t...

muffins7

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Surreal

My hepotologist who has been treating for liver cirossis for the last year has just told me there is nothing more they can do for my recent blood test has...

My hepotologist who has been treating for liver cirossis for the last year has j...

4567tel

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Mid treatment bloods

Hi good people :) I am now starting on my 8th week of treatment for hep c and I have just had my bloods taken on Monday . The nurses i work with have received...

Hi good people :) I am now starting on my 8th week of treatment for hep c and I ...

MikeS-71

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Ultrasound abdomen

I have been referred for ultrasound - abdomen. What does this show? Thanks

foxglove

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Supplements warning: The ‘healthy’ herbal supplement causing severe liver injuries

There is an article in today's Daily Express that warns of the dangers of taking supplements'. The use of alternative medicines and supplements such as Milk...

There is an article in today's Daily Express that warns of the dangers of taking...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Fibroscan

Hi im new to this site ,just had my yearly follow up fibroscan ,as ive been having problems with my liver since having my gallbladder removed 3 years ago ,my...

Hi im new to this site ,just had my yearly follow up fibroscan ,as ive been havi...

Nalabanana

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pain, A&E and ignorance

Hi all. I was totally fine all time but 2 days ago I've been taken to hospital with huge abdominal pain and blood voniting. Had 4 times transfusion and been...

Hi all. I was totally fine all time but 2 days ago I've been taken to hospital w...

Bazinga89

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Frightened-Need Advice-Liver Disease and Transjugular Liver Biopsy

I am in awe of this site and the wealth of information that is shared. I am from the states and have found nothing like the British Liver Trust. Thanks for all...

I am in awe of this site and the wealth of information that is shared. I am from...

Odie81

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Liver pain AFTER giving up alcohol

Hi all - wonder if someone could advise please? I gave up alcohol at Christmas after years of binge drinking. Strange thing is I now have upper right quadrant...

Hi all - wonder if someone could advise please? I gave up alcohol at Christmas a...

DerbyAndrew

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Genetically modified pig heart transplanted to human

Hi, I saw this on the news today and found it fascinating and wanted to share. Article:...

Hi, I saw this on the news today and found it fascinating and wanted to share. A...

muffins7

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Elevated CRP ( high sensitivity )

I recently received blood test results indicating high crp ( hs ) 10.6 In july 21 thy were 4 and have now increased significantly I also have high ferritin...

I recently received blood test results indicating high crp ( hs ) 10.6 In july 2...

Adreamboy

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Portal hypertension

Does anyone know if portal hypertension can be seen on imaging? Thanks

nerd1

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Folic acid

Anyone on here with low folic acid levels ? and why am I feeling dizzy ?

E44E44

•3 years ago

1 Reply

ALT & ALK exceptionally HIGH. Feeling very very anxious.

Hi, New here - this is my first post - hope all is OK. My ALT & Alk. Phos blood test have, ‘gone thru the roof’! I have been having monthly blood checks on the...

Hi, New here - this is my first post - hope all is OK. My ALT & Alk. Phos blood ...

blaisepascal

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Liposuction of fat in and around the stomach

I am considering having liposuction to remove some difficult to shift fat around my waist and my neck. Does anyone know if the removal of fat from the waist...

I am considering having liposuction to remove some difficult to shift fat around...

Iro1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Hi all, I'm back again but struggling

Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to many lovely people who have helped me no end, and I thank you lovely lot for...

Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to m...

Hidden

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Biopsy results guidance

Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13.9 kPa. It was sent for a second opinion and I got this report today. "Findings...

Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13....

shelly69

•3 years ago

4 Replies

My stiffness....

At my endoscopy last week,my consultant said the reason I got the ascites (once) was because of the stiffness in my liver (I understand that’s the scarring)....

At my endoscopy last week,my consultant said the reason I got the ascites (once)...

deanw41

•3 years ago

49 Replies

GGT

Just after some thoughts.... Diagnosed with pbc in October, started staking urso mid October, had a bad bout of biliary colic due to gallstones in November....

Just after some thoughts.... Diagnosed with pbc in October, started staking urs...

Dawn118

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2022

Experiences Having Transjugular Liver Biopsy

Just one question,Gall stones,but a long one

Post op gallbladder

Going into rehab

Follow up questions possible Gilbert’s

Ultrasound abdomen

What travel insurance companies do you use?

Fibro scan & ascites

Liver cirrosis finał stages

Spironolactone and its effects on the kidneys

Covid positive and liver damage?

Needing hope

Surreal

Mid treatment bloods

Ultrasound abdomen

Supplements warning: The ‘healthy’ herbal supplement causing severe liver injuries

Fibroscan

Pain, A&E and ignorance

Frightened-Need Advice-Liver Disease and Transjugular Liver Biopsy

Liver pain AFTER giving up alcohol

Genetically modified pig heart transplanted to human

Elevated CRP ( high sensitivity )

Portal hypertension

Folic acid

ALT & ALK exceptionally HIGH. Feeling very very anxious.

Liposuction of fat in and around the stomach

Hi all, I'm back again but struggling

Biopsy results guidance

My stiffness....

GGT

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