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Blood test results & ultrasound

Hi there, I had a baby 14 months ago now and towards the end of my pregnancy a blood test flagged a high liver test result and so they tested me again...

Hi there, I had a baby 14 months ago now and towards the end of my pregnancy a b...

Kellymarie91

•9 months ago

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ELF blood test

Hi I’ve just had a repeat ELF blood test ..3yrs since I had my first one 3yrs ago it was 10.00 this time it’s 9.8 so a slight improvement I think...

Hi I’ve just had a repeat ELF blood test ..3yrs since I had my first one 3yrs...

Woodystar

•9 months ago

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My recent Fibrascan

Hello, I am new on here. I have Fatty Liver Disease and I had a Fibrascan 4 weeks ago. I am waiting for the report from my hospital but have found out...

Hello, I am new on here. I have Fatty Liver Disease and I had a Fibrascan 4 w...

SwissToni91

•9 months ago

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Supplements to help liver

I had a blood test that showed raised ALT and then stopped drinking for 3 months and the repeat test had gone down to normal levels. I have heard that...

I had a blood test that showed raised ALT and then stopped drinking for 3 months...

Catsaresocute

•9 months ago

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Elevated Liver Enzymes

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well. I just recently had LFT, 3 enzymes came back a little elevated. Alt was 52, Alp was 121 and GGT at 72. Ast according...

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well. I just recently had LFT, 3 enzymes came...

Mhalpha

•9 months ago

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Further update Gallbladder removal

So I am home after a long day. Had to get up at 5am to be at hospital by 7am. All the usual preps and questions then operation took place at 10am. Because I...

So I am home after a long day. Had to get up at 5am to be at hospital by 7am. Al...

Manderson27

•9 months ago

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Worried

I am a 41 year old male. I have always drank but only ever lager. Maybe 2 cans a night after work each night in the week and 7 or 8 cans on a Friday and a...

I am a 41 year old male. I have always drank but only ever lager. Maybe 2 cans a...

urzz1871

•9 months ago

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Ascites management

Hello! I've been diagnosed with liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver due to a recent relapse with alcohol. I've had abdominal paracentesis 4 times....

Hello! I've been diagnosed with liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver du...

lovefromny

•9 months ago

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Sperm count and ED

Hi, I have decompensated liver (Cirrhosis). I was given ant-virals approx 4 years ago and have SVR. Recently, I have developed mild erectile dysfunction,...

Hi, I have decompensated liver (Cirrhosis). I was given ant-virals approx 4 yea...

KPUK

•9 months ago

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Hospital Update

Hey All, Just an update. Spent the night in hospital with mum as she had severe chest pain when breathing in. Lots of scans and blood tests later we know the...

Hey All, Just an update. Spent the night in hospital with mum as she had severe...

PerpetuallySad

•9 months ago

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Tips procedure

Advice on effects after tips. I'm waiting to finally get date soon for my TIPs procedure. Still scared but so fed up with having drains with not much change....

Advice on effects after tips. I'm waiting to finally get date soon for my TIPs p...

Segy

•9 months ago

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Ischemic Cholangiopathy following liver transplant.

Hi All, I wonder if anyone on this site has been diagnosed or had a family member/friend receive a diagnosis or ischemic changiopathy following liver...

Hi All, I wonder if anyone on this site has been diagnosed or had a family mem...

KateG94

•9 months ago

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Fatty liver in biopsy but not scans

Hiya, I’m just curious if anyone has had a similar experience where their liver biopsy results shows signs of fatty liver but ultrasounds/CT show an enlarged...

Hiya, I’m just curious if anyone has had a similar experience where their live...

Chaucer89

•9 months ago

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upcoming appointment

Hi should I ask my consultant if I can come off of spiro which I take daily since I was diagnosed with some ascites but my ultrasound said I don’t have this...

Hi should I ask my consultant if I can come off of spiro which I take daily sinc...

Etymolog

•9 months ago

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Advice Greatly Appreciated

Good Day, I would sooooo appreciate a response/advice/opinions.... I was recently advised by my GP (family doctor) that I have cirrhosis. This is of course...

Good Day, I would sooooo appreciate a response/advice/opinions.... I was recen...

Confused2024

•9 months ago

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Update re: Gallbladder issue.

I am having my gall bladder removed on the 9th any advice or tips on recovery would be very welcome. Backstory is that I have had intermittent issues for...

I am having my gall bladder removed on the 9th any advice or tips on recovery wo...

Manderson27

•9 months ago

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Fibroscan result/advice!

Hi all I've posted on here a couple of times to ask if anybody else experiences pain in the liver area. It is a dull ache that gets worse the day after...

Hi all I've posted on here a couple of times to ask if anybody else experiences...

Connorsw95

•9 months ago

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After Transplant

I had my transplant 9 weeks ago I can’t believe the difference it has had. I sleep all night, no boiling up in the night, my breathing is better I use breathe...

I had my transplant 9 weeks ago I can’t believe the difference it has had. I sle...

lonmallin50

•9 months ago

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To much gas

I had an ultrasound 3 weeks ago got letter saying I've to go for a ct scan they will send me a date out for it because there was to much overlying gas to get a...

I had an ultrasound 3 weeks ago got letter saying I've to go for a ct scan they ...

Tommy62

•9 months ago

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lung conditions

I have just come out of hospital had a copd flare up ,my oxygon level were dropping to 75% when i walk when i sit down they go up to 91% ,in about 3 min does...

I have just come out of hospital had a copd flare up ,my oxygon level were dropp...

currydog

•9 months ago

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Best Advice to Reverse Fibrosis F1 to F0

Hello, How can a Hep B patient reverse Fibrosis? My Doctor has taken me off medication for 2 years. This is my latest Ultrasound Result.IMPRESSION: The...

Hello, How can a Hep B patient reverse Fibrosis? My Doctor has taken me off m...

CANreload

•9 months ago

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Quick question re swelling and spirolactone

hi All Hope you all had a good Xmas and new year I see from some posts Santa gave some people a liver so hope your recovering well. Quick question really,...

hi All Hope you all had a good Xmas and new year I see from some posts Santa ga...

Harriet-sarah

•9 months ago

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Hello again

I posted a little while ago, that I had been diagnosed with cirrhosis just over a year ago as a progression of NAFLD that I was unaware of. I had been waiting...

I posted a little while ago, that I had been diagnosed with cirrhosis just over ...

0range5520

•9 months ago

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Tests show fatty liver but I seem to have Terry's Nails?

I am 27F, currently 7 months pregnant. I currently weigh 209 but have lost 45lbs over the past year and a half. I was a big drinker in college and after but...

I am 27F, currently 7 months pregnant. I currently weigh 209 but have lost 45lbs...

Panicprofessional

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Kate Garraway

Thoughts and Prayers for Kate Garraway. Utter respect for this woman and how she has cared for her husband Deryk Draper and shone a light for carers...

Thoughts and Prayers for Kate Garraway. Utter respect for this woman and how sh...

Ewife

•9 months ago

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HCCsurgery

I am interested in the pros and cons of liver surgery for a small single primary HCC versus chemotherapy.

I am interested in the pros and cons of liver surgery for a small single primary...

LittleMeadow

•9 months ago

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Liver Ultrasound Question

Hello! I had an abdominal ultrasound today including my liver due to a recent blood test showing very high on all the liver tests… my GP is suspecting...

Hello! I had an abdominal ultrasound today including my liver due to a recent b...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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portal vein pressure

Hi all My partner had his pressure test. can anyone tell me what the scores mean and how it can affect treatment thank you

Hi all My partner had his pressure test. can anyone tell me what the scores mea...

pussycat66

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Gastro Referral

hello everyone, I have not posted for a while because I felt like I was being a pain asking questions all the time, I do still hover in the background and...

hello everyone, I have not posted for a while because I felt like I was being...

Sophia1968

•9 months ago

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Lack of sleep

My OH is finding it impossible to get the right sleep pattern. He's had spells of insomnia before, and periods of having huge amounts of sleep, which was...

My OH is finding it impossible to get the right sleep pattern. He's had spells o...

Ewife

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2024

Blood test results & ultrasound

ELF blood test

My recent Fibrascan

Supplements to help liver

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Further update Gallbladder removal

Worried

Ascites management

Sperm count and ED

Hospital Update

Tips procedure

Ischemic Cholangiopathy following liver transplant.

Fatty liver in biopsy but not scans

upcoming appointment

Advice Greatly Appreciated

Update re: Gallbladder issue.

Fibroscan result/advice!

After Transplant

To much gas

lung conditions

Best Advice to Reverse Fibrosis F1 to F0

Quick question re swelling and spirolactone

Hello again

Tests show fatty liver but I seem to have Terry's Nails?

Kate Garraway

HCCsurgery

Liver Ultrasound Question

portal vein pressure

Gastro Referral

Lack of sleep

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