Liver problems

[Gall25]

Had gall bladder out in April 24 complications after laprascopic surgery infections wounds took ages to recover still visible today but worrying about size of belly and my liver function blood tests like ast and alt all being high some have been in the 300 some are as low as 185 not improving also got this acid bile malsorption and fatty liver disease non alcoholic anyone have any similar symptoms or issues that could tell me what could be going on as doctors advised me could be biopsy of liver next

[Norwich1 Moderator]

I have Fatty Liver Disease and have had a liver biopsy. The liver biopsy is sensible to look to see whether you have any fibrosis that may have progressed to Cirrhosis. If that is the case then you could be heading for a liver transplant

[Gall25 in reply to Norwich1]

Hi had my gallbladder out April but things have gotten worse my blood test for liver functions and gamma are very high but my normal blood tests are normal see consultant in December thanks for reply

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Gall25]

I hope that your consultant guides you to perfect health. Fatty liver is not good even though many people have it. At the moment my fatty liver is very diffuse and both my liver and spleen are enlarged. I had a liver biopsy a few years ago and it found a small amount of fibrosis but nowhere near cirrhosis. Strangely my liver function tests have always been excellent. Shout if the forum can help you.

[Christy120 in reply to Norwich1]

I understand that you're going through a challenging time with your liver health. It must be difficult to deal with the potential of progressing to cirrhosis. I hope that your biopsy results provide clarity on your situation. Fibrosis can sometimes be managed, so it's important to work closely with your doctor to explore all treatment options and lifestyle changes that may help.

Can you share more about how was your lifestyle and what was your eating or drinking habits? I was searching for the possible reasons for liver damage, I found that alcohol affects the liver badly and you can check the rate as per your drinking cycle. If you share more, it will be helpful for more.

I am also sharing the source from where I read this.

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[Gall25 in reply to Christy120]

Liver is still under investigation they are not wanting to do liver biopsy and been told no reason why all they are concerned about is fatty liver disease how bad it is and why my liver function tests are raised my last test the three big ones like ast ggt and alt are four times above normal and all they say is diet and exercise still waiting on mri results my mental health through the roof with worry sorry to go ott but seems I'm getting no where

[Christy120 in reply to Gall25]

Hope, it will be going well. Get well soon!

[Gall25 in reply to Christy120]

Thanks I'll hope so to it has affected me alot hope u are OK and not having problems of your own

[Gall25]

Hi doctor said I have diffuse hepatic steatosis could be from medication could be from lots of things but more examinations to come as I feel I need to know exactly what is going on and other doctors have just said fatty liver disease

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Gall25]

Diffuse hepatic steatosis and fatty liver disease are, effectively, the same thing. Have you had an ultrasound? Having an MRI may be as they are looking for something particular and a biopsy would not be sufficient.

I have just had a review ultrasound and my liver is back to normal size and is looking better than it has for a while. I have been on Tirzepatide for my diabetes and that may be having the beneficial effect on my liver. I eat a lot less now and have lost 25Kg in weight. My blood sugars are now at non-diabetic level.

[Gall25 in reply to Norwich1]

Wow that's great u really seem to be beating your condition my doctors just don't know all blood tests are normal apart from alt ast and gamma test are showing four times over normal range pain around abdoman and a very what looks like bloated belly i look pregnant sorry to use that expression but I look awful even face and neck look bloated and all they say is fatty liver disease change your life no medication been off work mental health bad just don't know what to think. Hope u get better to

[Norwich1 Moderator]

Sounds as if you may have a problem with bile flow and your docs will need to know if the problem is in the liver or bile duct - hence the MRI.

[Gall25 in reply to Norwich1]

Hi just had doctors mri result everything is clear they have found a small benign cyst on right kidney a hiatus hernia also small and benign bile ducts all clear no gallstones but severe hepatic steatosis with recommendation to lose weight and diet and exercise see my consultant in three months and good luck sort of letter no medication or help as yet so I don't know if I'm further forward or not

[Norwich1 Moderator]

Are you overweight? Do you have diabetes? Do you have a diet containing a lot of carbohydrates or fats? Do you get much exercise?

[Gall25 in reply to Norwich1]

Hi I'm prediabetic 15st 7 belly like a pregnant women sorry for that terminology and walk everyday at work but no not much exercise

[Norwich1 Moderator]

Looking at good diet and exercise is likely to affect positively both your diabetes status and your liver health. I am diabetic and have lost 25 Kg (with the help of Tirzepatide prescribed along with Metformin for my diabetes). I am only 80Kg now and my blood sugars are at non-diabetic levels. A recent scan shows that my liver size (now normal) and fat infiltration have also improved. Despite living with diabetes for over 25 years, I have no diabetic complications.