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Physical symptoms and untreated ascites concerns

My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis in September of last year. In 2022 he had an endoscopy that revealed portal hypertension gastropathy. He...

My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis in September of last year. In...

cindyluhu

•19 days ago

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Traveling to Greece with decompensated cirrhosis

As a post script to some previous posts - we did in fact go to Greece at the end of June. He had his paracentesis just before we left but rapidly had a lot of...

As a post script to some previous posts - we did in fact go to Greece at the end...

Ladypinkdoor

•22 days ago

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Polycystic Organs and the Medical Maze

Here is our story so far - any thoughts and guidance much appreciated: My wife has been battling polycystic kidney disease for years, and we now suspect she...

Here is our story so far - any thoughts and guidance much appreciated: My wife...

1CarefulOwner

•2 months ago

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AST to ALT ratio has become greater than 1 after decades of elevated levels

My ALT and AST have been elevated for decades. For second time in a row now, my AST has becomevhigher than ALT ; they are currently in 60ish range. A very...

My ALT and AST have been elevated for decades. For second time in a row now, m...

SkinNBones

•2 months ago

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Exercise

I’m so sorry to ask for advice again. Very new to this all and the GP says ask Gastro and vice-versa! I’m just increasing my exercise and building up from...

I’m so sorry to ask for advice again. Very new to this all and the GP says ask G...

SirRobert

•2 months ago

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?Blood results

I have had 12 varied blood tests over the last 6 months and had 9 taken in one appt., which they lost the results, and I received no confirmation of any...

I have had 12 varied blood tests over the last 6 months and had 9 taken in one a...

Wi-llow

•2 months 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

•2 months ago

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Do my finger nails resemble terry's nails?

I dont know how long my fingers have looked like this i only noticed them because my mother had liver cirrosis and passed away a few years ago. She was a heavy...

I dont know how long my fingers have looked like this i only noticed them becaus...

Pitrat24

•3 months ago

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How Long from Compensated to Decompensated?

My wife (age 72) was F1 in November 2019. She is now F4 in March 2024 (4.5 years). This is confirmed with 2 separate Fibro Scan tests). She does not drink,...

My wife (age 72) was F1 in November 2019. She is now F4 in March 2024 (4.5 year...

TheTimer

•3 months ago

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Liver Results and Spleen Pain

Hi, so take a immune Upadacitinib for my skin and have took for 2 years now, I am M 41 and do like the occasional drink, I was diagnosed with NAFLD around 6...

Hi, so take a immune Upadacitinib for my skin and have took for 2 years now, I a...

kevsmt5111

•3 months ago

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Scared and lost

Hello, I am not too sure where to start, so much has happened. I am a 50 year-old female. A couple of years ago, I had a pain in my abdomen on the right side...

Hello, I am not too sure where to start, so much has happened. I am a 50 year-ol...

Foi24

•3 months ago

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hydrocephalus and portal vein hypertension

Hi my fiance has been diagnosed with portal vein hypertension .he has got hydrocephalus and he has got a shunt. In 2022 he had jaundice and splenomegaly. Got...

Hi my fiance has been diagnosed with portal vein hypertension .he has got hydroc...

Jannamaria

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Low testosterone

I have low testosterone and I'm now on injections. I was feeling very terrible for months with no sex drive,no motivation,and low self-esteem which is not me....

I have low testosterone and I'm now on injections. I was feeling very terrible f...

Mailtruckman

•4 months ago

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LFT normal but a week of abstinence

My LFT is normal. Ferritin has been elevated for the past 5 years and GP is sending me to Hematology. I QUIT beer today and Test is 2 months away. I always...

My LFT is normal. Ferritin has been elevated for the past 5 years and GP is sen...

Hidden

•5 months ago

1 Reply

AIH and the Mirena Coil

Hello, My name is Maddy. I am 18 years old and have autoimmune hepatitis. I have stage 3 liver fibrosis and an enlarged spleen. I have recently had the...

Hello, My name is Maddy. I am 18 years old and have autoimmune hepatitis. I ha...

gingergymnast246

•5 months ago

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insurance issues……

hello, I’ve been lurking on the site for around 7 months, since my OH was hospitalised in August and we found he had liver cirrhosis. It’s been a challenging...

hello, I’ve been lurking on the site for around 7 months, since my OH was hosp...

Poppy1908

•6 months ago

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elevated Liver Enzymes

Hello, I am in need of advice. I have had mildly elevated liver enzymes and can’t figure out the cause of it. I have been tested for everything and anything...

Hello, I am in need of advice. I have had mildly elevated liver enzymes and can...

Lresinger

•7 months ago

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Yellow eyes

Does anyone know if this can be treated. The GP said to come for a blood test. I'm an the liver clinic again in 2 weeks and hoped it could be eased sooner.

Does anyone know if this can be treated. The GP said to come for a blood test. I...

Tp807

•8 months ago

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Post Hospital Admission Appointment?

My partner was in hospital over Christmas with low blood pressure, AKI and stomach pains. During admission they discover liver cirrhosis & moderate ascites...

My partner was in hospital over Christmas with low blood pressure, AKI and stoma...

scooby6

•8 months ago

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drug induced liver injury

Hello , had any one ever damaged their liver through over the counter medications ? (Paracetamols ) can damage be caused to the liver weeks months years later...

Hello , had any one ever damaged their liver through over the counter medication...

Chickenlady34

•8 months ago

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Need More Guidance Over Wilson's Disease

Hi Everyone, I hope all of you are doing well. Quite recently I was diagnosed with Wilson's disease, Can you please help me to get a better understanding about...

Hi Everyone, I hope all of you are doing well. Quite recently I was diagnosed wi...

seekinghelpforwilson

•9 months ago

1 Reply

32 year old wife diagnosed with F4 Fibrosis over biopsy. Can still it be reversed only with dietary changes ? Please pray for her.

On last 28 Oct 2023 my wife stating feeling pain under the left ribs. When it persist for 3 days I went for a self ultrasound and showed to Doc. Ultrasound...

On last 28 Oct 2023 my wife stating feeling pain under the left ribs. When it pe...

Nawab1488

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Pins and needles

Recently diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis. I have had a couple of what I called "daily niggles", but the one that is really getting me down are pins and...

Recently diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis. I have had a couple of what I cal...

Ilovedavid

•9 months ago

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I have had this terrible thing I just wanted to help people together we can keep going like I have for the last two years

just keep going my friends

Charliejohnmelissa

•9 months ago

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Blood Labs Will Never Be Normal

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to bring a little sun in here and share a small win that I now believe is possible for others. My blood work has not been...

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to bring a little sun in here and share a small ...

pushthrough

•10 months ago

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Auto Immune Hepatitis

hi I am new here diagnosis in July Would love to connect with people with this disease Hear stories of ups & downs I need so much information and have...

hi I am new here diagnosis in July Would love to connect with people with this...

DebbyJ1

•11 months ago

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Rising GGT levels.Should I be coconcerned ?

Hi, in May my GGT has risen up to 1868 u/L. This isn't a sudden rise, Dec 22 read was 1536 u/L, LFT last week came back with no GGT result but-...

Hi, in May my GGT has risen up to 1868 u/L. This isn't a sudden rise, Dec 22 ...

tipovtong

•11 months ago

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Fibroscan report liver stiffness 4.6 kpa , 197 dbm , what does it shows

In routine full body checkup .30 July done fibrosacan due to loss of appetite and unexpected weight loss.blood test reports normal ,ultra sound report shows...

In routine full body checkup .30 July done fibrosacan due to loss of appetite an...

Newton9878

•11 months ago

5 Replies

joint pain

Hi this is my first post , I have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis just this year and was wondering if anyone else has severe joint pain and lots of...

Hi this is my first post , I have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis just this ...

KB9988

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Hi all!

Hi Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (was told 3 years ago it was unclassified, they were leaning more towards Crohns at...

Hi Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (was ...

LiverLover123

•1 year ago

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British Liver Trust

All things British Liver Trust posts

Physical symptoms and untreated ascites concerns

Traveling to Greece with decompensated cirrhosis

Polycystic Organs and the Medical Maze

AST to ALT ratio has become greater than 1 after decades of elevated levels

Exercise

?Blood results

Fibroscan score of 17.2 (NAFLD)

Do my finger nails resemble terry's nails?

How Long from Compensated to Decompensated?

Liver Results and Spleen Pain

Scared and lost

hydrocephalus and portal vein hypertension

Low testosterone

LFT normal but a week of abstinence

AIH and the Mirena Coil

insurance issues……

elevated Liver Enzymes

Yellow eyes

Post Hospital Admission Appointment?

drug induced liver injury

Need More Guidance Over Wilson's Disease

32 year old wife diagnosed with F4 Fibrosis over biopsy. Can still it be reversed only with dietary changes ? Please pray for her.

Pins and needles

I have had this terrible thing I just wanted to help people together we can keep going like I have for the last two years

Blood Labs Will Never Be Normal

Auto Immune Hepatitis

Rising GGT levels.Should I be coconcerned ?

Fibroscan report liver stiffness 4.6 kpa , 197 dbm , what does it shows

joint pain

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