6-7 months?

[ToughToes]

First, I should be upfront and say I have not yet, if ever, been diagnosed with cirrhosis. My most recent ultrasoubd if my liver, in December 2023, only said "The liver is normal in size and homogeneous. There is a mild increase in echogenicity consistent with stage 1 steatosis. There has been no change since the prior examinations of January 14, 2020 and June 10, 2021." However, I had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy done on July 12, and besides findings of a hiatal hernia, Barrett's Esophagus and diverticulosis--all of which had been seen in previous scopes--thw Dr also wrote "portal gsstropathy". I'd never heard of this before, so I googled it and saw that it's usually related to cirrhosis.

The question I have is this: does it not seem like 6-7 months is an extremely rapid time frame for my liver to go from a mildly fatty liver to cirrhosis? I know that none of you are doctors, but you've all had some experience with liver disease, so I wanted to get your impressions. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Terry

[lusitania84]

Please go see your doctor or gastroenterologist. They will be the only ones who can set your mind at ease or at least give you some peace of mind. I would say that's a quick transition but I'm not a doctor and that condition could possibly be related to something else. I'm just not sure. Sorry, wish I could tell you more!

[ToughToes in reply to lusitania84]

I'd like to, but he's awfully hard to pin down.

[ToughToes]

Nobody? Maybe I'm phrasing the question incorrectly?

[Clock01]

Im sorry there are not more replies Tough Toes. I also cannot help I'm afraid, but I don't like to see posts with few replies.

Reading posts, it always strikes me how variable test results are generally and how people often post, as you have, getting various results, often quite contradictory.

It strikes me that, as there is no treatment apart from better lifestyle and exercise. Is it useful to go through all these tests if you have no symptoms? I know symptoms usually show up very late with liver problems. Does knowing estimated stages etc. actually do any good? I'm just asking.

Is it not better to put your energies into living a healthier and happier lfe?

I may feel this because I am definitely a bit of an ostrich!

[ToughToes in reply to Clock01]

Thanks. I couldn't agree more. People get too hung up in definitions and technical information. The main thing is how you feel.