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Are you a carer or family member of someone living with liver disease? (UK)

Would you like to speak to others with shared experience who can empathise and understand your situation? To coincide with Carers week - 5th to 11th of...

Would you like to speak to others with shared experience who can empathise and u...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•1 year ago

Raised ALT and GGT after surgery but worried about Hepatitis/other illnesses

Hi, I have been feeling unwell for a while, which I think is mostly anxiety. Nausea throughout the day, a bit of fatigue and sweating at night. I went away...

Hi, I have been feeling unwell for a while, which I think is mostly anxiety. Na...

GBB82

•1 year ago

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I've had it confirmed. I've got HCC.

So following on from my previous posts, I've been told the images on the MRI have shown HCC. It's currently a single, small but treatable area. I already have...

So following on from my previous posts, I've been told the images on the MRI hav...

BumbleCat

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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as anyone gone to Bupa

Hi Guys My question as anyone had there Cirrhosis diagnoses look at by a private firm Such as Bupa because my Husband is getting depressed and suicidal and...

Hi Guys My question as anyone had there Cirrhosis diagnoses look at by a privat...

Dobielove

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Getting answers

A few weeks ago I developed a bloated hard stomach. Cue a hospital trip and an Xray, CT, ultrasound and goodness knows how many blood tests later I have...

A few weeks ago I developed a bloated hard stomach. Cue a hospital trip and an X...

EllieBlue

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Bloods

Hello I am worried sick. Had LFTS taken 4 weeks ago and they are v high. My clottings results are fine and kidney function tests normal. The GP made a...

Hello I am worried sick. Had LFTS taken 4 weeks ago and they are v high. My c...

TigerLilly_74

•1 year ago

5 Replies

high Bilirubin - worried

recently been going to the dr regarding stomach pain and change in bowel movements so they ran some blood tests which shown elevated Bilirubin level which came...

recently been going to the dr regarding stomach pain and change in bowel movemen...

Lcfc85

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Bloods

Hi, it's me again 🙂 As you no my partner was diagnosed with ascites, still waiting on seeing "Gastroenterology " it's been 2half months....but all his blood...

Hi, it's me again 🙂 As you no my partner was diagnosed with ascites, still wai...

Scousepets

•1 year ago

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Shy problem

Me farwa from Pakistan age 30 I have obscess near anus I feel shy to tell anybody I feel shy to exam the Dr. help me what to do

Me farwa from Pakistan age 30 I have obscess near anus I feel shy to tell anybod...

Ikram

•1 year ago

6 Replies

so confused and scared

hi there I don’t know if anyone can offer any help as I’m completely confused. Four years ago I had just a routine blood test and my liver function tests were...

hi there I don’t know if anyone can offer any help as I’m completely confused. ...

Millyjack

•1 year ago

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normal ultrasound/raised GGT

As in my previous post my GGT was over 200 recently, My GP said to cut out alcohol and get it checked in 12 weeks, as I had pain on my right side he requested...

As in my previous post my GGT was over 200 recently, My GP said to cut out alcoh...

Luzajo

•1 year ago

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Starting treatment soon.

First of all, I'm hep c positive, diagnosed decades ago. Everything has been 'good' until recently. I had some bloodwork done about a month ago. My liver...

First of all, I'm hep c positive, diagnosed decades ago. Everything has been 'go...

keith_kar

•1 year ago

6 Replies

CC321

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD whilst having a scan. My GP says it’s connected to my type 2 diabetes. He as revered me to a diabetic specialist at my local...

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD whilst having a scan. My GP says it’s connecte...

CCtres

•1 year ago

3 Replies

E.D. with cirrhosis

Do any men here take E.D. medication who have cirrhosis? If so, what meds, what stage cirrhosis? Experience and advice please.Is tadalafil (Cialis) less harsh...

Do any men here take E.D. medication who have cirrhosis? If so, what meds, what ...

Male47

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Statins and Fatty Liver

Can anyone give me some advice. I’ve been put on a statin for my cholesterol. My G.P then said we will do a blood test in two months to make sure it’s not...

Can anyone give me some advice. I’ve been put on a statin for my cholesterol. My...

Kettl

•1 year ago

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What is the difference between an ultrasound and a fibroscan?

Can anyone tell me the difference please. Also people keep talking about a Child Pugh score. I've only been diagnosed with cihrossis by ultrasound. Can i get a...

Can anyone tell me the difference please. Also people keep talking about a Child...

golly123

•1 year ago

36 Replies

help with confusing cirrhosis diagnosis from fibroscan

Had a fibroscan yesterday and was told I had cirrhosis. I was given a figure of 36.3 but don't know what that means. I have NAFLD and apparently had a scan...

Had a fibroscan yesterday and was told I had cirrhosis. I was given a figure of...

Austinpickles

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Black Outs and Assessment for st James Leeds Hospital

Hi Just a quick couple of question guys As anyone had blackouts who as been diagnosed cirrhosis NAFLD my Husband as suffered with with dizziness but on...

Hi Just a quick couple of question guys As anyone had blackouts who as been dia...

Dobielove

•1 year ago

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hubby refused transplant due to PTSD

hubby been on transplant list- got call today liver available and he declined as he was terrified… he’s had PTSD since going into hospital with ARLD, 21 days...

hubby been on transplant list- got call today liver available and he declined as...

Bluescarf123

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Still Waiting

hi everyone, yep it’s me again….. because I still have not heard anything since my fibroscan two months ago, I asked my Dr to do afp (liver cancer marker) ggt...

hi everyone, yep it’s me again….. because I still have not heard anything since ...

Sophia1968

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Research Medication

Hi all, Yesterday I started on the Resus Medication for Reasesrch into ( hopefully haltering scarring getting worse on livers).I started a month ago by having...

Hi all, Yesterday I started on the Resus Medication for Reasesrch into ( hopeful...

LolaBow

•1 year ago

6 Replies

liver test results

I have not drank alcohol for 5 months now, managed to loss some weight. Had a US scan nov 22 and also back in 2016 both diagnosed a fatty liver. Blood results...

I have not drank alcohol for 5 months now, managed to loss some weight. Had a US...

Lollypop89

•1 year ago

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i dont understand

can anyone help me? I went in to check if I had fatty liver, the doctor did not mention much other than severe fibrosis something called NASH, and possible...

can anyone help me? I went in to check if I had fatty liver, the doctor did not...

Bonny210

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Reversal?

Hi all.I have been on here over 6 years now so know I am not supposed to ask about test results, but.............. I was originally diagnosed with a KPA of...

Hi all.I have been on here over 6 years now so know I am not supposed to ask abo...

Roy1955

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Concerned

Went for US scan on Monday. I asked the radiographer was it the same as the previous one 6 months ago. I was told that a very tiny dark spot had been picked...

Went for US scan on Monday. I asked the radiographer was it the same as the pre...

Robert1220

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Any advice

Hi, I've been referred for an urgent ultra sound tomorrow after having a fibroscan showing almost 12. Doctor actually said I had a scan 2 years ago and it was...

Hi, I've been referred for an urgent ultra sound tomorrow after having a fibrosc...

Dontworrydarling

•2 years ago

51 Replies

#totallyconfused - flying with varices but no endoscopy planned for 12 months time

My partner has been through so many tests since end of March ‘23. He has been diagnosed with Cirrhosis Child-Pugh scoring A. Consultant now deciding on...

My partner has been through so many tests since end of March ‘23. He has been d...

Maddie064

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Hospital again

Just got on transplant list 3 weeks which was a relief but my belly and legs angles have all swelled up last few weeks emailed gastro nurse she said she would...

Just got on transplant list 3 weeks which was a relief but my belly and legs ang...

lonmallin50

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Is this a serious warning sign?

Hi, just want some advice really as not sure what to do. My partner had Alcoholic Hepatitis just over 2 years ago and has continued to drink in excess of 10...

Hi, just want some advice really as not sure what to do. My partner had Alcohol...

MissS_Zebra9

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Cirrhosis with vomiting and diarrhea

Spouse has confirmed Cirrhosis via biopsy, physician says stage 4. Also hepatic encephalopathy, no varices, mild ascites. Stage 4 fiber study, 67% stiffness of...

Spouse has confirmed Cirrhosis via biopsy, physician says stage 4. Also hepatic ...

Marie2272

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2023

Are you a carer or family member of someone living with liver disease? (UK)

Raised ALT and GGT after surgery but worried about Hepatitis/other illnesses

I've had it confirmed. I've got HCC.

as anyone gone to Bupa

Getting answers

Bloods

high Bilirubin - worried

Bloods

Shy problem

so confused and scared

normal ultrasound/raised GGT

Starting treatment soon.

CC321

E.D. with cirrhosis

Statins and Fatty Liver

What is the difference between an ultrasound and a fibroscan?

help with confusing cirrhosis diagnosis from fibroscan

Black Outs and Assessment for st James Leeds Hospital

hubby refused transplant due to PTSD

Still Waiting

Research Medication

liver test results

i dont understand

Reversal?

Concerned

Any advice

#totallyconfused - flying with varices but no endoscopy planned for 12 months time

Hospital again

Is this a serious warning sign?

Cirrhosis with vomiting and diarrhea

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