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end stage Liver Disease

my 43 year old son has been in hospital for 3 weeks with end stage liver disease. He’s extremely jaundiced, sleeps all the time and talks nonsense. He’s got a...

my 43 year old son has been in hospital for 3 weeks with end stage liver disease...

Sammi56

•4 hours ago

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jaundice

Hi I am a 42 female that has been drinking heavily for 5 years. I woke up 5 days ago and noticed some slight yellowing in my eyes and skin. My urine was also...

Hi I am a 42 female that has been drinking heavily for 5 years. I woke up 5 day...

ruby1994

•13 hours ago

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Scared

I recently attended A&E for something unrelated to this and had blood work done, there is now an opt out screening that is done for BBV'S for anyone over the...

I recently attended A&E for something unrelated to this and had blood work done,...

HGAROSE

•13 hours ago

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22mm dilated veins

Had to go to a&e and found out from the gp that my blood flow in my veins in my liver are flowing correctly and liver looks fine, but a vein is showing...

Had to go to a&e and found out from the gp that my blood flow in my veins in my ...

Liver14

•14 hours ago

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Help Understanding Results

Hi. In January I had a FIB-4 test score of 3.1, indicating advanced liver fibrosis. I subsequently paid for a private ELF test with a score of 9.2...

Hi. In January I had a FIB-4 test score of 3.1, indicating advanced liver fibros...

NWal

•16 hours ago

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Symptons linked to bloods that drive the UKELD score

Hi, I often see on here people who either report bad symptons, but are yet to be transplant ready according to bloods, but also vice versa? Is there a direct...

Hi, I often see on here people who either report bad symptons, but are yet to b...

Robert1981

•17 hours ago

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How does eating before a Fibroscan affect the results? I’m worried the results I got today are too good to be true. Please help reassure me.

I got a Fibroscan at the Love Your Liver Roadshow this morning and while having it done, after a few measurements had been taken, the practitioner asked me if...

I got a Fibroscan at the Love Your Liver Roadshow this morning and while having ...

alienpunker

•21 hours ago

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newly diagnosed

just recovering from fractured pelvis following fall on ice in Jan. now been told have osteoporosis following dexa and pain in shoulders and arms started...

just recovering from fractured pelvis following fall on ice in Jan. now been to...

Peggy2019

•1 day ago

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It can be done

I am just posting to let others know what a difference you can make to your liver health with lifestyle changes. November 2023 I was told I possibly had...

I am just posting to let others know what a difference you can make to your live...

Ruthie247

•2 days ago

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I’ve had Cryptogenic Liver Cirhosis for the last 16 years.

I was diagnosed in 2009/10 with cryptogenic liver cirrhosis. They tried Azerthioprine and that seemed to level out my bloods additionally they had detected...

I was diagnosed in 2009/10 with cryptogenic liver cirrhosis. They tried Azerthio...

Kashy

•3 days ago

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Forgot to mention ‘my first post’

Apologies I forgot to mention I have not drank any alcohol since April 12th 2024.

Apologies I forgot to mention I have not drank any alcohol since April 12th 2024...

Resinfreak

•3 days ago

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Hi Everyone ‘my first post’

I was diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis after a hospital admission in May 2024. I had a seizure at home ( never had one before) had a further...

I was diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis after a hospital admission in...

Resinfreak

•3 days ago

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Data/Research on people who didn’t get listed

hi, Is anyone aware of any stats out there on this? As a rough figure, around 12,000 liver related deaths per year, and around 900 transplants - roughly 7%,...

hi, Is anyone aware of any stats out there on this? As a rough figure, around ...

Robert1981

•5 days ago

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Appetite

I was diagnosed with compansated Cirrhosis 7 months ago,no alcohol for 7 months now. My question is in Cirrhosis one appetite improve or not. I eat really...

I was diagnosed with compansated Cirrhosis 7 months ago,no alcohol for 7 months ...

FLDsa

•6 days ago

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liver failure

hello my daughter was in hospital January with liver failure she was in for about three weeks thankfully she came through and she was sober for about eight...

hello my daughter was in hospital January with liver failure she was in for abou...

Lisad52

•6 days ago

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NAFLD and Statin Liver Reaction - Anyone Else?

Hello, I was diagnosed with NAFLD just over a year ago following routine blood tests showing elevated LFTs which led to an ultrasound. Since then I’ve lost...

Hello, I was diagnosed with NAFLD just over a year ago following routine blood ...

Hidden

•6 days ago

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Had 7mm nodule on liver just got a letter doesn't say much

Had a small 7mm nodule on liver on ct scan so had to go for an mri to asses it 3months late had the mri on 8th of February just got a letter near 6 weeks later...

Had a small 7mm nodule on liver on ct scan so had to go for an mri to asses it 3...

Tommy62

•6 days ago

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Results of Ultrasound

How bad is this ?

PeppyPo

•6 days ago

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Banding varices confused!

Hi everyone. I recently had a gastroscopy- (I am in the investigating stage of cirrhosis) and they found 3 grade 2 varices during this procedure. My question...

Hi everyone. I recently had a gastroscopy- (I am in the investigating stage of c...

Blueberriesandcream

•6 days ago

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liver biopsy results taking WEEKS.

hello, I’m very nervous and feel very consumed. I have a Fibroscan that was 6.9kpa, blood work is normal and I have no symptoms. However I have rheumatoid...

hello, I’m very nervous and feel very consumed. I have a Fibroscan that was 6.9k...

Oscar84636

•7 days ago

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Someone must know …

I have felt really unwell, sore lower back, absolutely no energy, fatigued 24/7, insomnia. went to gp after having covid (thinking long covid), bloods all...

I have felt really unwell, sore lower back, absolutely no energy, fatigued 24/7,...

Liver14

•8 days ago

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Just a little heads up for all those wonderful carers out there.

I have often spoken of those special people who share in our liver journey. They are always there for us offering love, support and encouragement through...

I have often spoken of those special people who share in our liver journey. Th...

Richard-Allen

•8 days ago

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MRE Liver

Hi, does anyone know where you can get a private MRE Liver in the UK, thanks

malloryv

•9 days ago

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no energy !

does anyone have any ideas how I can stop myself being so tired, lack of energy ? I’m coming up to my third year anniversary of my transplant, it hasn’t been...

does anyone have any ideas how I can stop myself being so tired, lack of energy ...

NicharrisonMarch2022

•9 days ago

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Hello everyone

Hi everyone sorry to be here again,I'm just so frustrated and don't know what to do. My husband has decompensated liver cirrhosis. His recent bloods are not...

Hi everyone sorry to be here again,I'm just so frustrated and don't know what to...

Hithereeveryone

•9 days ago

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Is there a prince in the house

Hi everyoneFirst time caller. I have cirrhosis, diagnosed last year. Recently I have been falling asleep during the day, literally just dropping off. I've...

Hi everyoneFirst time caller. I have cirrhosis, diagnosed last year. Recently I...

Zippydoodah

•10 days ago

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liver cirrhosis ( very new to this )

Hiya, I apologise in advance for my lack of knowledge but this is very new. My dad has recently been diagnosed with decompensated liver disease cirrhosis. It...

Hiya, I apologise in advance for my lack of knowledge but this is very new. My ...

TheBusyMum

•10 days ago

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PCB and diet

I have recently been diagnosed with PCB and trying to change my diet in include lots of fatty fish and no red meat. I drink quite a bit of tea so was wondering...

I have recently been diagnosed with PCB and trying to change my diet in include ...

Kimdoc47

•10 days ago

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Sarah

Have a bad liver and very anxious about it all

Twatfordrinking

•10 days ago

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Liver vert high age 34

Last week i got my liver test results my cap was 305 and kpa 5.2 and alt 84 ast 38 and gpt 150 i drink alcohal 5 days in week now i stop drinking the results...

Last week i got my liver test results my cap was 305 and kpa 5.2 and alt 84 ast...

Sammann

•10 days ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2025

end stage Liver Disease

jaundice

Scared

22mm dilated veins

Help Understanding Results

Symptons linked to bloods that drive the UKELD score

How does eating before a Fibroscan affect the results? I’m worried the results I got today are too good to be true. Please help reassure me.

newly diagnosed

It can be done

I’ve had Cryptogenic Liver Cirhosis for the last 16 years.

Forgot to mention ‘my first post’

Hi Everyone ‘my first post’

Data/Research on people who didn’t get listed

Appetite

liver failure

NAFLD and Statin Liver Reaction - Anyone Else?

Had 7mm nodule on liver just got a letter doesn't say much

Results of Ultrasound

Banding varices confused!

liver biopsy results taking WEEKS.

Someone must know …

Just a little heads up for all those wonderful carers out there.

MRE Liver

no energy !

Hello everyone

Is there a prince in the house

liver cirrhosis ( very new to this )

PCB and diet

Sarah

Liver vert high age 34

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