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cirrhosis, dry kidneys and internal bleeding

looking for some advice please My partner has cirrhosis, he’s ascites which has been drained every 3 weeks since June. He was readmitted to hospital with an...

looking for some advice please My partner has cirrhosis, he’s ascites which has...

Powley

•17 minutes ago

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f4 in cirrohis 61.3 in June 2024 …billirubin was 365 in April 2024 . Not drinking 6 months

f4 in cirrohis 61.3 in June 2024 …billirubin was 365 in April earlier …they say compensated cirrhosis . You can ask me questions:)) female 44

f4 in cirrohis 61.3 in June 2024 …billirubin was 365 in April earlier …they say ...

2024October

•4 hours ago

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Cirrhosis and Confused

I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis in March of this year (2024) when I was 29. It was diagnosed through a CT but had ‘deranged’ LFT blood tests since August...

I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis in March of this year (2024) when I was 29....

Anxious094

•6 hours ago

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Investigation process starts again

Some people may have seen my previous posts, but for those who haven't I've been experiencing a variety of liver symptoms for around 4 years. I've seen two...

Some people may have seen my previous posts, but for those who haven't I've been...

daveyboixx

•1 day ago

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Serum creatinine 95 - should I be worried

Hi, I’ve been on vedoliximub injections for a year and recent blood tests shown my creative levels as high as 95! Should I be worried! Does this mean the...

Hi, I’ve been on vedoliximub injections for a year and recent blood tests shown ...

Bucket13

•1 day ago

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Suffered from fatigue and cyclical night sweats for 20 years - ultrasound shows simple liver cyst

Could the discovery of a simple liver cyst explain why I have suffered with fatigue and cyclical night sweats for the last 20 years?And if so, can this be...

Could the discovery of a simple liver cyst explain why I have suffered with fati...

SouthLondonman

•2 days ago

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Fibroscan 22.4 kPa

Just got my results. Am panic stricken. I knew I had a fatty liver. I'm obese and a dreadfully controled diabetic. My appt at hospital has been moved forward....

Just got my results. Am panic stricken. I knew I had a fatty liver. I'm obese an...

Headfullofrain

•2 days ago

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End stage liver failure

Hi, you have given me helpful advice before so I am hoping you will be able to again - thanks so much in advance! my dad, who lives in France, has had...

Hi, you have given me helpful advice before so I am hoping you will be able to ...

OminousCloud

•2 days ago

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Blocked Nose

I caught a little cold off my grandson about 3 weeks ago just blocked up nose and runny but l still got it 3 weeks later its got better a little bit but when i...

I caught a little cold off my grandson about 3 weeks ago just blocked up nose an...

lonmallin50

•2 days ago

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No alcohol beer 0.5%

Hi My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in July. He’s doing really well and hasn’t drank for 2 months. However, he is drinking no alcohol beer and ‘gin...

Hi My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in July. He’s doing really well and...

GadaboutGal

•2 days ago

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Mallory Weiss Tear

my husband is alcohol dependent he is in and out of hospital. He has been hospital recently he was diagnosed with Mallory Weiss tear. He has other underlying...

my husband is alcohol dependent he is in and out of hospital. He has been hospit...

bainsey

•3 days ago

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Liver damage caused by Herbalife products

I am a member of nutrition facts.com which recently posted a video, all based on current research, talking about the US but I know Herbalife products are used...

I am a member of nutrition facts.com which recently posted a video, all based on...

Corin1950

•3 days ago

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Anyone got a sibling or partner that wont stop alcohol?

Hello all.I've no hope that my brother will stop drinking. Last Saturday he was discharged from hospital after a week with low sodium and fluid retention in...

Hello all.I've no hope that my brother will stop drinking. Last Saturday he was...

Painterlass

•4 days ago

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Bilirubin 500s

Told no treatment, no Liver transplant, blocked bile ducts not resolved after two ERCPs. Left Right intrahepatic ducts. Left to palliative care, no surgery...

Told no treatment, no Liver transplant, blocked bile ducts not resolved after tw...

Dave46

•4 days ago

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New here , partner has liver cirrhosis

Hi My partner has had past problems with alcohol , she is only 39 and has liver cirrhosis , in November 2022 her decompensated, she seemed to get better and...

Hi My partner has had past problems with alcohol , she is only 39 and has liv...

Yorkshire82

•5 days ago

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CAP score dispute

Hello Everyone, I had a fibroscan this week. Overall, good news. No fibrosis, ir scarring. However, I was a little perturbed that my CAP score, which...

Hello Everyone, I had a fibroscan this week. Overall, good news. No fibrosis, ...

ToughToes

•5 days ago

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Mounjaro ( no negative comments)

I’m looking for some more info on wether it’s safe to take Mounjaro ( weight loss injections) with liver disease? please don’t comment if you have nothing...

I’m looking for some more info on wether it’s safe to take Mounjaro ( weight los...

Hopeful85

•5 days ago

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First real signs of Ascites

I haven't posted on here for a while but I feel the need to today. My dearest friend has liver cirrhosis diagnosed almost 3 years ago. He went for a fibro scan...

I haven't posted on here for a while but I feel the need to today. My dearest fr...

Catfan1969

•5 days ago

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Pianolover101

Morning everyone, I haven't posted in a few weeks, but want to say how comforting I find it to read posts and the very knowledgeable replies (I'm thinking of...

Morning everyone, I haven't posted in a few weeks, but want to say how comforti...

Hidden

•5 days ago

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MRI vs MRCP difference?

Hi, can anyone out there explain the difference between an MRI and MRCP? many thanks

Hi, can anyone out there explain the difference between an MRI and MRCP? many t...

4792t

•6 days ago

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Resting scan

Hi everyone I hope you’re all as well as you can be. We are still on our journey for being assessed for a liver transplant. it’s been a long one but at least...

Hi everyone I hope you’re all as well as you can be. We are still on our journey...

Snips71

•6 days ago

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pruritas (itching)

hi from the US. I have cirrhosis diagnosed in 2007. The last two years I have had itching sometimes severe. My doctor put me on colestyramine a powder I mix in...

hi from the US. I have cirrhosis diagnosed in 2007. The last two years I have ha...

Nibby

•6 days ago

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First Liver Consultant Appointment

Hi I have my first appointment with a consultant in Edinburgh to confirm my diagnosis of 'Probable Cirrhosis' on the 4th October. I was diagnosed via blood...

Hi I have my first appointment with a consultant in Edinburgh to confirm my dia...

catmum2

•7 days ago

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Cirrhosis years after stopping drinking?

This is a bit of a hypothetical one. I used to be a very heavy drinker for about ten years off-and-on until I stopped cold turkey eight years ago aged 29....

This is a bit of a hypothetical one. I used to be a very heavy drinker for abou...

OJ91

•7 days ago

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hair loss

hi Kjc Since being diagnosed with stage 4 liver failure my hair has been falling out and at night I’m constantly itching does anyone else have these...

hi Kjc Since being diagnosed with stage 4 liver failure my hair has been fall...

Kjcbest123

•7 days ago

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F3/F4 Diagnoses

Hi All. This is my first post. I had a fibroscan back in July and the nurse who performed it told me I had high-level F3, possibly creeping into F4. I’ve been...

Hi All. This is my first post. I had a fibroscan back in July and the nurse who ...

Frogman68

•7 days ago

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High sodium alkaline phosphate - 139 (normal drinker)

Hi This post isn’t about me (a recovering alcoholic, sober 3.5yrs!) but my completely normal, low level of alcohol intake, partner! He had some bloods run...

Hi This post isn’t about me (a recovering alcoholic, sober 3.5yrs!) but my com...

10864

•8 days ago

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question about cirrhosis

Has anyone had cirrhosis from Hep C, portal hypertension, enlarged spleen, diabetes. All these diagnoses have my anxiety at a high level.

Has anyone had cirrhosis from Hep C, portal hypertension, enlarged spleen, diabe...

Brownie1122

•8 days ago

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Raised GGT

Following a routine ultrasound a couple of years ago I was diagnosed with multiple liver cysts including one large one (15cm). Liver blood tests showed...

Following a routine ultrasound a couple of years ago I was diagnosed with multip...

Grandma-Pat

•9 days ago

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Stiffness

My husband is getting pains all over his body especially his back. He said that during the night, his one leg was on top of the other and as he went to move...

My husband is getting pains all over his body especially his back. He said that...

123Daisy

•9 days ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for September 2024

cirrhosis, dry kidneys and internal bleeding

f4 in cirrohis 61.3 in June 2024 …billirubin was 365 in April 2024 . Not drinking 6 months

Cirrhosis and Confused

Investigation process starts again

Serum creatinine 95 - should I be worried

Suffered from fatigue and cyclical night sweats for 20 years - ultrasound shows simple liver cyst

Fibroscan 22.4 kPa

End stage liver failure

Blocked Nose

No alcohol beer 0.5%

Mallory Weiss Tear

Liver damage caused by Herbalife products

Anyone got a sibling or partner that wont stop alcohol?

Bilirubin 500s

New here , partner has liver cirrhosis

CAP score dispute

Mounjaro ( no negative comments)

First real signs of Ascites

Pianolover101

MRI vs MRCP difference?

Resting scan

pruritas (itching)

First Liver Consultant Appointment

Cirrhosis years after stopping drinking?

hair loss

F3/F4 Diagnoses

High sodium alkaline phosphate - 139 (normal drinker)

question about cirrhosis

Raised GGT

Stiffness

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