I hope it's not my liver?

Hi guys so I get a bruise on lower right back had it for months a months I'm so worried it's my liver but I've had full blood count totally normal I hate self diagnosis cos it leaves me riddled with anxiety I take 4 co codamol a day have for 3 years due to pain I'm still waitting to get diagnosed all thought bloods are normal I'm convinced and I'm scared I eat really Healthy I'm the right weight and drink only water and two coffees a day I've had 4 blood tests this year all normal my urine is clear only yellow in morning just worried about this bruise I also get night sweat but believe that's to do with fobromyalgia ??any one else felt worried about there liver ?????🙁Also gang I'm thinking of just talking codiene instead of co codamol as I'm concerned about paracetamol cos that could be harmful long term please give me some advise xx???

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer]

It could be that you have simply hurt yourself or bumped against something which has left a bruise, but you haven't remembered hurting yourself.

If all your blood tests are coming back normal I would say there's not much to worry about, but none of us are medics here, so the best thing you can do is to see your GP and explain your worries to them. They will be able to put your mind at rest.

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Thank u I will do x

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Thank you yes I do use hot water bottle in the area were bruise is funny enough I never thought of that xxxx

[Elmo87]

Yes I agree to go to GP but if your blood tests are ok then i would think your liver is ok, as they would be able to look for markers that show raised (whatever they are called) levels to indicate an issue with you liver

Do you overuse a hot water bottle? I have a mark from my hot water bottle that is like a bruise..

Xx

[Bakery40]

Hi Lauren1987, I agree with the previous comments.

The problem start's when your blood test results come back raised/high , which in your case are fine.

I'm taking lot's of medication as I have number of medical conditions. Recently my GP asked me if I drink alcohol ? I burst in to laugh because the strongest drink I drink is Pepsi here and then.

She said my liver is not happy at all and if after next blood test no change, I need an ultrasound 😬. I'm not going to worry myself to death about it. Not much I can do .

Life is too short , enjoy it and don't let every little thing spoil your happiness !

Talk about it 😉😊👍.

x

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Thank you Hun puts my mind at ease try milk thissle and drink plenty of water milk thissle is good for your liver xxxxxxxx thank you

[Bakery40 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🤗👍. Glad to help.

[Midori]

Any pain medication can be harmful in large doses, Have you seen your doctor about this? We are not trained medical professionals, (although there are a few retired nurses).

Have a word with your Pharmacist; they know far more about medication and it's side effects than a doctor.

I find I get unexplained bruising, but most are innocuous; However talk to your GP about that one, It seems an unusual place for a bruise, especially as you already have concerns about liver damage.

Cheers, Midori

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Hi thanks all bloods are normal I just worry about everything as I'm still waiting for diagnosis x

[Midori in reply to Hidden]

You can fret your life away and it will only give you grey hair and wrinkles. It isn't worth it. I used to worry and fret, now I realise that at 72 I'm on limited time and just want to enjoy myself!

Cheers, Midori

[Nuttyshirlz]

It would show up in your bloods if it was your liver it would be flagged up.

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Thanks babe puts my mind a ease xxx

[KnackeredKaty]

The liver is the only organ in the body that is able to regenerate. Paracetamol is harmful to the liver if you overdose or take it when you don't have pain. To check your liver the dr should take liver function blood tests as a full blood count only tests you for anaemia or blood disorders. If you're worried get the GP to discuss it with you and explain it to you properly.

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Thanks Hun all bloods normal I just get so many symptoms and worry bout everything x