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decompensated to compensated

hi as you know I have had decompensated cirrhosis diagnosed march 23, in January 24 I had a bleed from varices and have had 7 bands, next camera august, my...

hi as you know I have had decompensated cirrhosis diagnosed march 23, in January...

Kingbilly3

•9 days ago

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Elevated liver enzymes but no cause?

Hello, just wondering if anybody else has elevated liver enzymes but no cause found? ALT and AST have been raised for months but doctors can’t find a cause....

Hello, just wondering if anybody else has elevated liver enzymes but no cause fo...

Gingernut64

•10 days ago

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Cirrhosis

Hi.has anyone any tips on how to help my husband sleep better at night he is finding it really difficult to sleep.he doses during the day but not at night....

Hi.has anyone any tips on how to help my husband sleep better at night he is fin...

Gweans

•10 days ago

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I’m finding it hard to cope with my partner’s reaction to his diagnosis of cirrhosis ☹️

After having blood tests, gastroscopy, CT scan and fibroscan, my partner has been told he has cirrhosis with advanced fibrosis (no scores given). He has an...

After having blood tests, gastroscopy, CT scan and fibroscan, my partner has be...

OfftowalktheCamino

•11 days ago

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Virus orChest Infection

Husband visited his elderly mother in hospital last wk since then we have all been ill terrible cough cold coughing up flem shakin well i am terrible headaches...

Husband visited his elderly mother in hospital last wk since then we have all be...

Shaunwood

•11 days ago

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2 years on confused

My Fib 4 was 0.67 now 1.00 2 years later. Fibroscan last year kpa 4.8 but no cap score as couldnt get readings US scan normal earlier in year Bloods normal.But...

My Fib 4 was 0.67 now 1.00 2 years later. Fibroscan last year kpa 4.8 but no cap...

Paula1710

•11 days ago

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Luke’s Liver

Good evening all. Since January I have experienced liver issues which was initially thought to of been caused by a virus and assumed I’d make a full recovery...

Good evening all. Since January I have experienced liver issues which was initi...

Lukeliver

•12 days ago

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Bad blood results

Hi all, sorry I'm. Back again.So my husbands bloods have come back but are alot worse, He now also has Macrocytic anemia Hypokalemia and Hypialbuminemia...

Hi all, sorry I'm. Back again.So my husbands bloods have come back but are alot ...

Hithereeveryone

•12 days ago

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New and looking for some advice

Hello. I am trying to find some information for a family member. He took a break last August and left his job as long dustance HGV1 driver. 6 months later,...

Hello. I am trying to find some information for a family member. He took a bre...

Painterlass

•13 days ago

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Compensated Cirrhosis

During annual medical tests in Feb 2024: - Saw elevated Liver Enzymes, Hi bilirubinFibroscan (ordered by Dr) Stage 2 Fatty Liver, LSM 12.8, Early eosphageal...

During annual medical tests in Feb 2024: - Saw elevated Liver Enzymes, Hi bili...

ZeroInfiniti

•13 days ago

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anxious and scared

my husband has been referred to a liver specialist he is 45 and drinks a lot his elf score is 9.67 and fib 4 score is 2.04 . i cant sleep and dont want to get...

my husband has been referred to a liver specialist he is 45 and drinks a lot his...

lucyt12345

•14 days ago

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I'm so scared....could someone please help?

Hi. I'm so glad I stumbled on this site and I'm hoping that someone could be kind enough to reach out to me? I'm so very, very scared, and it's all my own...

Hi. I'm so glad I stumbled on this site and I'm hoping that someone could be kin...

puddy68

•14 days ago

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any thoughts???

hi, I’ve posted here a couple times already. FibroScan of 75kpa. Current meld score 14. All components of meld score are within normal range except bilirubin...

hi, I’ve posted here a couple times already. FibroScan of 75kpa. Current meld sc...

Prestige42

•15 days ago

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Large lesion on liver - 10cm x 5cm

I am after a bit of advice from anyone that may have been in a similar position to me. I had blood tests done towards the end of last year due to on going acid...

I am after a bit of advice from anyone that may have been in a similar position ...

purplecatlady1

•15 days ago

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Possible lower leg swelling

Probably nothing to worry about, so more about putting my mind at rest. Don’t want to bother Dr. as they are so busy and so tricky to get an appointment. I...

Probably nothing to worry about, so more about putting my mind at rest. Don’t w...

0range5520

•15 days ago

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High ELF score

Hi there, I’m Liz and this is my first post. I have recently had an ELF score of 9.9. My GP didn’t request this test - I requested it myself because I just...

Hi there, I’m Liz and this is my first post. I have recently had an ELF score o...

Nellieblue

•16 days ago

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Stage 1 Compensated Cirrhosis

Hi This is my first post since being diagnosed with the above condition. I have now stopped drinking. I am confused with the staging element. I would be...

Hi This is my first post since being diagnosed with the above condition. I hav...

Vindhot-65

•16 days ago

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Diverticulitis

Just been diagnosed with diverticulitis after colonoscopy, luckily no cancer found. Unfortunately I’m having to wear pads as I am experiencing “leaking” after...

Just been diagnosed with diverticulitis after colonoscopy, luckily no cancer fou...

Sinnelg

•16 days ago

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Please tell me what this means, I don’t understand.

Help please, my husband had a TACE procedure a few weeks ago not had the outcome of this yet. But, we have received this in a letter today ‘Background liver...

Help please, my husband had a TACE procedure a few weeks ago not had the outco...

Campervan29

•16 days ago

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Ggt reading

Well I have elevated ggt reast all liver readings are normal. 0-50 as per lab is normal Mine is 120. What is everyone's take on this . Yes I was drinking upto...

Well I have elevated ggt reast all liver readings are normal. 0-50 as per lab is...

harrytoliv

•16 days ago

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My introduction Hi

Hiya everyone. Here, as I have recently, by accident really, been to the doctor to see if I might qualify for weight loss drugs, having heard such good things...

Hiya everyone. Here, as I have recently, by accident really, been to the doctor...

Halcyondaze

•17 days ago

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The start of this journey, is high blood pressure and liver damage linked?

Due for a fibroscan on 10th July and have already started on Lisinopril. I'm not a heavy drinker but I am carrying about 6 stones more than I should be, I am...

Due for a fibroscan on 10th July and have already started on Lisinopril. I'm no...

Halcyondaze

•17 days ago

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Lft test confusion

Hi, Not my test but my brothers for family court.He's passed all his hair tests and blood tests. He's had issues with drink but has slowed down to mainly binge...

Hi, Not my test but my brothers for family court.He's passed all his hair tests ...

Dolly101010

•17 days ago

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blood tests

hi everyone. First time using this site - just wanted to touch base my first blood test results in a while. Doc wants to speak to me next week over phone...

hi everyone. First time using this site - just wanted to touch base my first blo...

Rocco987

•17 days ago

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liver function tests

sorry ignore my last post Can someone explain why my bilirubin went from 41 to 48 in one month and should I be worried. Pic from previous post is not clear...

sorry ignore my last post Can someone explain why my bilirubin went from 41 to ...

Meanies

•17 days ago

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still anxious about pancreatic cancer

hey, so I've been told I have Gilbert syndrome as although my bloods have shown elevated bilirubin (23 u/mol and then 2nd blood test 32 u/mol) my liver...

hey, so I've been told I have Gilbert syndrome as although my bloods have shown ...

Megaaalee

•17 days ago

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liver specialist

I know it’s a small thing but I don’t like my liver specialist. I find him very intimidating and rude. I end up crying at every appointment and get myself so...

I know it’s a small thing but I don’t like my liver specialist. I find him very ...

Hopeful85

•17 days ago

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Interesting research

Just saw this interesting research on DNA cause of inflammatory bowel disease, but they say it might also apply to autoimmune liver diseases....

Just saw this interesting research on DNA cause of inflammatory bowel disease, b...

Readlots

•18 days ago

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Partners ALP gradually increasing.

Hi all, My partner is in the interim of moving to NHS after being diagnosed with liver disease on private . He has hemochromatosis and the disease from this....

Hi all, My partner is in the interim of moving to NHS after being diagnosed with...

ARM8

•18 days ago

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Fibroscan score of 17.2 (NAFLD)

Hi everyone, back in December I saw my GP and had blood tests done for a different health issue (cardiology referral), and he phoned me up to say that my liver...

Hi everyone, back in December I saw my GP and had blood tests done for a differe...

Peachy_keen

•18 days ago

16 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2024

decompensated to compensated

Elevated liver enzymes but no cause?

Cirrhosis

I’m finding it hard to cope with my partner’s reaction to his diagnosis of cirrhosis ☹️

Virus orChest Infection

2 years on confused

Luke’s Liver

Bad blood results

New and looking for some advice

Compensated Cirrhosis

anxious and scared

I'm so scared....could someone please help?

any thoughts???

Large lesion on liver - 10cm x 5cm

Possible lower leg swelling

High ELF score

Stage 1 Compensated Cirrhosis

Diverticulitis

Please tell me what this means, I don’t understand.

Ggt reading

My introduction Hi

The start of this journey, is high blood pressure and liver damage linked?

Lft test confusion

blood tests

liver function tests

still anxious about pancreatic cancer

liver specialist

Interesting research

Partners ALP gradually increasing.

Fibroscan score of 17.2 (NAFLD)

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