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elevated liver blood test

I have just had blood test for a treatment I have for my MS and it came back with Alanine aminotransferase at 50 and Alkaline phosphatase at 177. These both...

I have just had blood test for a treatment I have for my MS and it came back wit...

Watersk

•11 months ago

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Biopsy for hcc and cirrhosis

hello everyone. Did anyone with HCC have a biopsy? I read somewhere that they dont usually do biopsies after mri and ct and ultrasound but my partner has...

hello everyone. Did anyone with HCC have a biopsy? I read somewhere that they ...

pussycat66

•11 months ago

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sorry for the questions

hi thanks for advice on previous post I wonder if I could have some help again sorry since diagnosed with fatty liver I’ve drastically changed my eating habits...

hi thanks for advice on previous post I wonder if I could have some help again s...

Candycru

•11 months ago

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Fibroscan CAP scores

There are a few things that I don’t understand about Fibroscan CAP scores. I have looked at the NICE 49 full guideline which can be found here:...

There are a few things that I don’t understand about Fibroscan CAP scores. I ha...

mickeymouse42

•11 months ago

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Hello 👋 CT scans

Anyone able to tell me, would my contrast CT scans of the abdomen show cirrhosis? I have a patent portal and splenic vein. Which I hope if good?!! My liver is...

Anyone able to tell me, would my contrast CT scans of the abdomen show cirrhosis...

Hihihihihi72

•11 months ago

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stitch like pain in right flank

I’m constantly getting (stitch) my GP thought it was musculoskeletal - but even after rest and some medication (2 weeks) I still getting the stitch (whilst...

I’m constantly getting (stitch) my GP thought it was musculoskeletal - but even ...

WonderC

•11 months ago

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Fatty liver

A recent fibroscan has shown my fatty liver has got worse within a year I’m really worried is there anything l can do to reverse it my nurse says I’m doing all...

A recent fibroscan has shown my fatty liver has got worse within a year I’m real...

kingsnorth

•11 months ago

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Ultrasound

Hi, I have an ultrasound tomorrow morning. They said not to eat or drink anything for 6 hours beforehand. I'll be asleep so should be ok to avoid that! But,...

Hi, I have an ultrasound tomorrow morning. They said not to eat or drink anythin...

LtAngua52

•11 months ago

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blood reports for liver

can a person with cirrhosis always have normal blood reports, or the reports can be high as well as low during monthly tests? I just learned that if a person...

can a person with cirrhosis always have normal blood reports, or the reports can...

Sam098

•11 months ago

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can anyone help ?

hi I have fatty liver grade 1 and I was diagnosed about 3months back,I am now having pain upper abdomen only if I have hiccups or else I have no other...

hi I have fatty liver grade 1 and I was diagnosed about 3months back,I am now ha...

Sam098

•11 months ago

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Thankyou

I just want to thank everyone who has been kind enough to reply to me, it's been very reassuring to know I'm not alone and people do care so once again...

I just want to thank everyone who has been kind enough to reply to me, it's been...

Trust78

•11 months ago

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Newly diagnosed with NAFLD please help!

I have Hashimotos and one copy of the MTHFR gene and non alcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD. I'm very worried about this condition! I want to know how to...

I have Hashimotos and one copy of the MTHFR gene and non alcoholic fatty liver d...

Shineyhappypeople

•11 months ago

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Liver cirrhosis and diabetes type 2

Hi.I was diagnosed with a enlarged liver in 2019..By 2020 I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease and in less than 3 years I now have liver cirrhosis.. Only...

Hi.I was diagnosed with a enlarged liver in 2019..By 2020 I was diagnosed with f...

Ringlet48

•11 months ago

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worried

Hi everyone. Im new here. Got letter 3 week ago saying i have cirrhosis. Totally devastated.Got appointment for ultasound next week.Not sure what to ask apart...

Hi everyone. Im new here. Got letter 3 week ago saying i have cirrhosis. Totally...

greentea24

•11 months ago

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Severe symtpoms normal bloods and scans

Hi, Im Matt. Developed a range of symptoms 9 months ago after consuming huge amounts of alcohol for about a year. RUQ pain, red/burning hands,...

Hi, Im Matt. Developed a range of symptoms 9 months ago after consuming huge ...

mattca

•11 months ago

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Weak if I don’t eat for awhile

Have cirrhosis and things have improved so much. Not officially recompensated yet but on track to head that way. Still get fatigue and other symptoms which...

Have cirrhosis and things have improved so much. Not officially recompensated ye...

Chick_atee

•11 months ago

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reassurance needed please

I’m a 33 year old female, went recently for ct scan on kidney as was having a bit of pain. Came back all clear for kidneys and other organs but a large low...

I’m a 33 year old female, went recently for ct scan on kidney as was having a bi...

Hannahthom

•11 months ago

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Eczema

Morning, husband has cirrhosis, seem to be doing ok, but he has suddenly started with quite bad eczema. Anyone else found this please? 🤔

Morning, husband has cirrhosis, seem to be doing ok, but he has suddenly started...

Ericabear

•11 months ago

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personal update

from my previous posts , you will see I have been suffering from recurrent episodes of billaty colic / cholecystitis/ cholangitis . Have been in hospital for...

from my previous posts , you will see I have been suffering from recurrent episo...

Frananncru

•11 months ago

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please am I able to have some help :(

I have been experiencing a strange range of symptoms of a long period of time and they’re all starting to link to maybe my liver. I will go to my doctor as...

I have been experiencing a strange range of symptoms of a long period of time an...

Unsurepleasehelp

•11 months ago

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MRI for abnormality on liver

Hi been on here a while but silent.I was diagnosed with NAFLD 2 yrs ago, iron was quite high. Fibro scan was 25 and I have type 2 diabetes for 7yrs. Iam 56....

Hi been on here a while but silent.I was diagnosed with NAFLD 2 yrs ago, iron wa...

Numan1

•11 months ago

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what to expect after a TIPS procedure

my son had a TIPS procedure on Tuesday and I wondered if anyone who has had the procedure would share their experience . some of the things I don’t know and...

my son had a TIPS procedure on Tuesday and I wondered if anyone who has had the ...

Mango5cm

•11 months ago

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help please

hi since I been diagonosed with fatty liver I been trying to cut out all fat but I’m only eating fruit and zero fat yogurt but I miss my coffee which I usually...

hi since I been diagonosed with fatty liver I been trying to cut out all fat but...

Candycru

•11 months ago

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latest labs show high iron

does anyone have high iron due to liver disease? I had a full iron panel done and my serum iron is high normal, but but iron saturation is elevated and my...

does anyone have high iron due to liver disease? I had a full iron panel done an...

rupertj

•11 months ago

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jaundice

Just a quick question. Is Jaundice always present in worsening of Liver/cholestatic problems?

Just a quick question. Is Jaundice always present in worsening of Liver/cholesta...

MrMidnight2021

•11 months ago

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To family and friends who help us

HiThis post is a bit different from me. Those who have read any posts I've written know I have health conditions that like all of us we have to get on with no...

HiThis post is a bit different from me. Those who have read any posts I've writt...

19581979

•11 months ago

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Hangover

75 and been a lifelong social drinker but for 18 months averaged no more than 10 units per week as I couldn't take the hangovers. Now if I have more than 4...

75 and been a lifelong social drinker but for 18 months averaged no more than 10...

normanbyrott

•11 months ago

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Allergies

I suffer from non alcoholic version of cirrhosis I am 85 & together with bad insomnia I seem to be getting more & more bad reaction to prescription drugs /...

I suffer from non alcoholic version of cirrhosis I am 85 & together with bad in...

JimmyJackson

•11 months ago

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Research Lounge FREE Online Event: Does knowledge of liver scarring affect drinking behaviour?

Does knowing the effects of alcohol on your liver change your drinking? Researchers have been looking at how people's drinking behaviours may change...

Does knowing the effects of alcohol on your liver change your drinking? Researc...

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British Liver Trust•11 months ago

Do you live with advanced liver disease? Are you interested in attending an in-person workshop in Bristol or Liverpool this month?

The British Liver Trust are working with UK CLIF, a dynamic new network of clinicians, patients, carers/relatives and researchers coming together over our...

The British Liver Trust are working with UK CLIF, a dynamic new network of clini...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•11 months ago

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All posts for November 2023

elevated liver blood test

Biopsy for hcc and cirrhosis

sorry for the questions

Fibroscan CAP scores

Hello 👋 CT scans

stitch like pain in right flank

Fatty liver

Ultrasound

blood reports for liver

can anyone help ?

Thankyou

Newly diagnosed with NAFLD please help!

Liver cirrhosis and diabetes type 2

worried

Severe symtpoms normal bloods and scans

Weak if I don’t eat for awhile

reassurance needed please

Eczema

personal update

please am I able to have some help :(

MRI for abnormality on liver

what to expect after a TIPS procedure

help please

latest labs show high iron

jaundice

To family and friends who help us

Hangover

Allergies

Research Lounge FREE Online Event: Does knowledge of liver scarring affect drinking behaviour?

Do you live with advanced liver disease? Are you interested in attending an in-person workshop in Bristol or Liverpool this month?

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