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AST/ALT ratio
Hi folks, I read online that an AST/ALT ratio greater than 1.2 can mean advanced liver disease. On August 9 I had a liver enzyme blood test done and all the results were well within normal; however, when I used an AST/ALT calculator tool online, it said I had a ratio score of 1.4 and that this could
Hi folks, I read online that an AST/ALT ratio greater than 1.2 can mean advanced liver disease. On August 9 I had a liver enzyme blood test done and all the results were well within normal; however, when I used an AST/ALT calculator tool online, it said I had a ratio score of 1.4 and that this could
ToughToes
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British Liver Trust
21 days ago
Hyaluronic acid test anyone?
Hi there all, Quick question - I've just discovered - been delving into my husband's medical notes and letters that he had a hyaluronic serum test just back in June. This was because the liver doctor was bemused at his fibroscan result which she says showed no cirrhosis. Now, I know for a fact that
Hi there all, Quick question - I've just discovered - been delving into my husband's medical notes and letters that he had a hyaluronic serum test just back in June. This was because the liver doctor was bemused at his fibroscan result which she says showed no cirrhosis. Now, I know for a fact that
pianolover101
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British Liver Trust
25 days ago
ascites
my partner was diagnosed with ARLD cirrhosis of the liver Following a long stint in hospital he’s been home 7 weeks He keeps getting ascites which is drained every 3-4 weeks, he’s following diet advice, has stopped drinking too. He’s also been given albumin following the drainage he was drained
my partner was diagnosed with ARLD cirrhosis of the liver Following a long stint in hospital he’s been home 7 weeks He keeps getting ascites which is drained every 3-4 weeks, he’s following diet advice, has stopped drinking too. He’s also been given albumin following the drainage he was drained
Powley
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British Liver Trust
25 days ago
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Suspected alcohol related liver disease
I'm 51 and just started my journey, although no official diagnosis yet. I'm waiting for an appointment with hepatologist due to FIB4 fibrosis score 12. Low platelets, raised ferritin, deranged LFT. Alcohol related liver disease suspected.
I'm 51 and just started my journey, although no official diagnosis yet. I'm waiting for an appointment with hepatologist due to FIB4 fibrosis score 12. Low platelets, raised ferritin, deranged LFT. Alcohol related liver disease suspected.
anon51
in
British Liver Trust
1 month ago
Hi Chuck here looking for help understanding.
I have been a heavy drinker for a while. 10 Years ago I was diagnosed with Alcoholic Hepatitis. I quite drinking for 2 years cold turkey. Subsequent scans revealed my liver had healed. I then had a relapse and rutrned to regular drinking. From January to June of this year it got particularly heavy. I
I have been a heavy drinker for a while. 10 Years ago I was diagnosed with Alcoholic Hepatitis. I quite drinking for 2 years cold turkey. Subsequent scans revealed my liver had healed. I then had a relapse and rutrned to regular drinking. From January to June of this year it got particularly heavy. I
Ct1786
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British Liver Trust
1 month ago
What socks for swollen legs?
Good afternoon. I was wondering if anybody would know what kind of socks I could use for my husband? He had cirrhosis of the liver and his legs swell really bad, all socks we have tries leave really bad indents and make his legs very sore, if anybody has any they could suggest I would really appreciate
Good afternoon. I was wondering if anybody would know what kind of socks I could use for my husband? He had cirrhosis of the liver and his legs swell really bad, all socks we have tries leave really bad indents and make his legs very sore, if anybody has any they could suggest I would really appreciate
Hithereeveryone
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British Liver Trust
1 month ago
CAP score and kPa
Hi allCan anyone shed light on the following please? I had a fibroscan in early May, following a series of irregular blood results. My GP described them as elevated but unremarkable. In mid July, having chased the result for weeks, a doctor rang me to say that I would need to be treated as a patient
Hi allCan anyone shed light on the following please? I had a fibroscan in early May, following a series of irregular blood results. My GP described them as elevated but unremarkable. In mid July, having chased the result for weeks, a doctor rang me to say that I would need to be treated as a patient
NorthLeedsJohnny
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British Liver Trust
2 months ago
6-7 months
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
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
ToughToes
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British Liver Trust
2 months ago
Cirrhosis Diet and eggs.
Hi Everyone. I have a quick question. I realise eggs are a very good protein source, and that we're supposed to eat a lot of protein with cirrhosis [I'm not sure why though - I'm still relatively new to this]. I've read some sites that say to limit eggs to 3 to 4 a week as they put a lot of stress on
Hi Everyone. I have a quick question. I realise eggs are a very good protein source, and that we're supposed to eat a lot of protein with cirrhosis [I'm not sure why though - I'm still relatively new to this]. I've read some sites that say to limit eggs to 3 to 4 a week as they put a lot of stress on
puddy68
in
British Liver Trust
2 months ago
Salt / Sugar / diet and food recommendations and a bit of background.
I have Cirrhosis, end of November 2023 bloods taken, GP sent me to hospital to confirm what was suspected, not had a drink since the start December 2023. I was told I had Cirrhosis and nothing else, told to eat more protein and 4 smaller meals per day, no information about salt or sugar / diet in general
I have Cirrhosis, end of November 2023 bloods taken, GP sent me to hospital to confirm what was suspected, not had a drink since the start December 2023. I was told I had Cirrhosis and nothing else, told to eat more protein and 4 smaller meals per day, no information about salt or sugar / diet in general
Aplaceinthesun
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British Liver Trust
2 months ago
Portal Gastropathy
Hi Folks, I just joined this forum today and this is my first time posting. I had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy performed on Friday. The main reason was that I have been having some difficulty swallowing for a few months, and since I had been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a number of tears ago,
Hi Folks, I just joined this forum today and this is my first time posting. I had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy performed on Friday. The main reason was that I have been having some difficulty swallowing for a few months, and since I had been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a number of tears ago,
ToughToes
in
British Liver Trust
2 months ago
liver cirrhosis
my partner was admitted to hospital via A&E after being ill for weeks with a swollen abdomen He was diagnosed with cirrhosis and ascites and remained in hospital for 4 weeks, treatment was albumin and terrepressin, some issues with kidney failure too he’s been home over a week and he doesn’t seem
my partner was admitted to hospital via A&E after being ill for weeks with a swollen abdomen He was diagnosed with cirrhosis and ascites and remained in hospital for 4 weeks, treatment was albumin and terrepressin, some issues with kidney failure too he’s been home over a week and he doesn’t seem
Powley
in
British Liver Trust
2 months ago
cirrhosis and Pip
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had experience of giving up work and claiming pip with compensated cirrhosis. My story is I’ve been in quite a stressful role for nearly 24 years and was diagnosed with cirrhosis about 18 months ago. I am feeling increasingly tired with considerable joint
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had experience of giving up work and claiming pip with compensated cirrhosis. My story is I’ve been in quite a stressful role for nearly 24 years and was diagnosed with cirrhosis about 18 months ago. I am feeling increasingly tired with considerable joint
0range5520
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Confusion on fibroscan results
Hi All, my husband was recently told he had an enlarged liver ( spotted when having a gastroscopy ) and that he would get a follow up fibroscan - this took a few weeks and then we got the results by letter which completely shocked and scared us! It stated he had F4 liver cirrhosis and S3 fatty liver
Hi All, my husband was recently told he had an enlarged liver ( spotted when having a gastroscopy ) and that he would get a follow up fibroscan - this took a few weeks and then we got the results by letter which completely shocked and scared us! It stated he had F4 liver cirrhosis and S3 fatty liver
Tmrw
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Pain After Paracentesis
My partner had his ascites drained last week. He has had 2 previous drains but this time he has experienced a lot of pain afterwards. It’s sometimes quite acute - and gets worse when he eats. Then he feels 100% better - only for the pain to start again. Has anyone else had this experience? Any advice
My partner had his ascites drained last week. He has had 2 previous drains but this time he has experienced a lot of pain afterwards. It’s sometimes quite acute - and gets worse when he eats. Then he feels 100% better - only for the pain to start again. Has anyone else had this experience? Any advice
Ladypinkdoor
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Using Travel Insurance
Has anyone here ever needed to use their Emergency Travel Medical insurance for a hospital stay related to their cirrhosis?Hubby wants to travel but he doesn’t go more than 6 months without ending up in hospital. Just spent 10 days due to sepsis. The week before he was 100% normal. I also worry about
Has anyone here ever needed to use their Emergency Travel Medical insurance for a hospital stay related to their cirrhosis?Hubby wants to travel but he doesn’t go more than 6 months without ending up in hospital. Just spent 10 days due to sepsis. The week before he was 100% normal. I also worry about
MississaugaLiver
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British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Questions about Cirrhosis Prognosis
Hi Everyone. I have yet another question[s] [I'm sorry!] I just read a post from 6 years ago that gave me a bit of a fright, and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or advice on this? The post stated that cirrhosis patients can do "remarkably well provided they can keep clean, & early stage cirrhosis
Hi Everyone. I have yet another question[s] [I'm sorry!] I just read a post from 6 years ago that gave me a bit of a fright, and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or advice on this? The post stated that cirrhosis patients can do "remarkably well provided they can keep clean, & early stage cirrhosis
puddy68
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Do you have cirrhosis (or care for someone who does) and want to help prioritise what research is done in the UK?
The British Liver Trust is working with UK CLIF Network and supported by the James Lind Alliance on a project called the Liver Cirrhosis James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (JLA PSP). The group includes patients, carers, and health professionals with expertise in liver cirrhosis.
Why
The British Liver Trust is working with UK CLIF Network and supported by the James Lind Alliance on a project called the Liver Cirrhosis James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (JLA PSP). The group includes patients, carers, and health professionals with expertise in liver cirrhosis.
Why
BritishLiverTrust1
Partner
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British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Uncertainty of living with Cirrhosis
Hi Everyone. I'm so sorry to bother you all again, but I've had a very down day. I just thought I'd post a reply I sent to one of the lovely members of this group, with the hope that maybe someone could share with me and the rest of this lovely group how they cope with this condition. I wrote to him
Hi Everyone. I'm so sorry to bother you all again, but I've had a very down day. I just thought I'd post a reply I sent to one of the lovely members of this group, with the hope that maybe someone could share with me and the rest of this lovely group how they cope with this condition. I wrote to him
puddy68
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
Varices
Hi Everyone. I cannot thank all of you enough for being such a supportive forum. Sometimes I need to read your positive posts to get through the day. I am going in next Friday for a gastroscopy. My specialist said it was urgent, and is already assuming that I will need banding. I just wanted to ask is
Hi Everyone. I cannot thank all of you enough for being such a supportive forum. Sometimes I need to read your positive posts to get through the day. I am going in next Friday for a gastroscopy. My specialist said it was urgent, and is already assuming that I will need banding. I just wanted to ask is
puddy68
in
British Liver Trust
3 months ago
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