Experiences with

Liver disease

There are many different types of liver disease. You can help prevent some of them by maintaining a healthy weight and staying within the recommended alcohol limits, if you drink.

Types of liver disease

Some of the most common types of liver disease include:

Symptoms of liver disease

Most types of liver disease don't cause any symptoms in the early stages.

Once you start to get symptoms of liver disease, your liver is already damaged and scarred. This is known as cirrhosis.

How to prevent liver disease

The three main causes of liver disease are:

obesity
an undiagnosed hepatitis infection
alcohol misuse

You can reduce your risk of many types of liver disease with some simple lifestyle changes:

try to maintain a healthy weight for your height – try the BMI healthy weight calculator or read about losing weight
avoid drinking too much alcohol – read some tips on cutting down

There are vaccines available for two types of hepatitis. These are recommended if you're at risk. Read about:

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Polycystic liver disease

Well i went to see GP on Monday regarding referral pain im having in my shoulder, and pain in my abdomen GP says ive got ascites, so just got call from consultant he wants to see me on Monday.Well i went to see GP on Monday regarding referral pain im having in my shoulder, and pain in my abdomen GP says ive got ascites, so just got call from consultant he wants to see me on Monday.

Ian57in British Liver Trust

Liver Disease Stoke-on-Trent

In fact, back in 2018 I along with the British Liver Trust tried to raise awareness of liver disease by saying that 1 in 5 people could very well be walking around with liver disease and not realise it: https://www.signal1.co.uk/news/local/roadshow-to-highlight-the-risks-of-liver-disease-to-visit-stoke-on-trentIn fact, back in 2018 I along with the British Liver Trust tried to raise awareness of liver disease by saying that 1 in 5 people could very well be walking around with liver disease and not realise it: https://www.signal1.co.uk/news/local/roadshow-to-highlight-the-risks-of-liver-disease-to-visit-stoke-on-trent

Richard64in British Liver Trust

The answer

Turns out I have hereditary haemochromitosis, which causes liver disease, type 2 diabetes and joint pain , that's me!!...it answered everything for me. Do you think I could now have the alcohol related liver disease removed from my records ?.Turns out I have hereditary haemochromitosis, which causes liver disease, type 2 diabetes and joint pain , that's me!!...it answered everything for me. Do you think I could now have the alcohol related liver disease removed from my records ?.

Red65in British Liver Trust

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Complex polycystic liver disease

I everyone i have been diagnosed with the above disease, took ill in September ended up with sepsis as a result of systs in my stomagh having burst, as a result they bleed and infected my liver, as a result i was in hospital for 4 weeks im now at home still very weak unfortunately i only have a smallI everyone i have been diagnosed with the above disease, took ill in September ended up with sepsis as a result of systs in my stomagh having burst, as a result they bleed and infected my liver, as a result i was in hospital for 4 weeks im now at home still very weak unfortunately i only have a small

Ian57in British Liver Trust

End Stage Liver Disease

Scarpenia very poor, Hb levels drop regularly to as low as 42 so transfusion every 8-10 days. Ascites draining between 5 litres and 8 of every 3 weeks. Perhiphial Odema from belly button to toes makes getting about very hard.lScarpenia very poor, Hb levels drop regularly to as low as 42 so transfusion every 8-10 days. Ascites draining between 5 litres and 8 of every 3 weeks. Perhiphial Odema from belly button to toes makes getting about very hard.l

Mr-Micawberin British Liver Trust

Afld or nalfd

I thought if u had fatty liver disease caused by alcohol then it reversed on its own after stopping drinking. Not drank for 12 months 12 days now. It's so confusing.I thought if u had fatty liver disease caused by alcohol then it reversed on its own after stopping drinking. Not drank for 12 months 12 days now. It's so confusing.

chrisr998in British Liver Trust

New patient

My husband was diagnosed with liver disease in August 2019. He has suddenly gone yellow, tummy pains, vision disturbance and having his bowels open frequently. Is this to be expected? He is refusing to go to GP. What can I do? So scared and frightened he will drop down dead.My husband was diagnosed with liver disease in August 2019. He has suddenly gone yellow, tummy pains, vision disturbance and having his bowels open frequently. Is this to be expected? He is refusing to go to GP. What can I do? So scared and frightened he will drop down dead.

Tamros02in British Liver Trust

Depression and liver disease- research request

Can you help with new research re treating depression in liver disease? Depression is common in liver disease and Dr Kronsten, a researcher from Kings is currently planning a trial at King's College Hospital investigating a new way of treating this.Can you help with new research re treating depression in liver disease? Depression is common in liver disease and Dr Kronsten, a researcher from Kings is currently planning a trial at King's College Hospital investigating a new way of treating this.

Trust1Administratorin British Liver Trust

Liver disease and stomache issues! Help

I have non alcoholic cirrhosis, heriditary hemachromotosis, small auto immune disease, and my stomach's gets huge, nauseated, flu like symptoms for days not ascites cause I can usually see and feel fluids if this happens. I take zofran I've switched to fish diet due to not being able to eat much of anythingI have non alcoholic cirrhosis, heriditary hemachromotosis, small auto immune disease, and my stomach's gets huge, nauseated, flu like symptoms for days not ascites cause I can usually see and feel fluids if this happens. I take zofran I've switched to fish diet due to not being able to eat much of anything

Bjw7in British Liver Trust

Help with my liver!!!!

Hello I am a newbie and scared to death, I Have had non alcoholic fatty liver disease for sometime a good 10 to 15 years. recently six months or so I’ve gotten very sick, nausea, Fatigued, Insomnia, pale stools, mid back pain, and sever thigh and calf muscle cramping ,also itching all over.Hello I am a newbie and scared to death, I Have had non alcoholic fatty liver disease for sometime a good 10 to 15 years. recently six months or so I’ve gotten very sick, nausea, Fatigued, Insomnia, pale stools, mid back pain, and sever thigh and calf muscle cramping ,also itching all over.

Bigguy_1969in British Liver Trust

Cirrhosis diagnosis

Cirrhosis and fatty liver disease. I've been off and on poorly since my blood alt where 160.slowly come down now 37.. My fibroscan was 12 7 then 6mth later 11.5 and a cap score of 328. What ever that means. Can anyone shed any light on what all this means. Also not drank since been diagnosedCirrhosis and fatty liver disease. I've been off and on poorly since my blood alt where 160.slowly come down now 37.. My fibroscan was 12 7 then 6mth later 11.5 and a cap score of 328. What ever that means. Can anyone shed any light on what all this means. Also not drank since been diagnosed

chrisr998in British Liver Trust

Feeling rubbish

I have ITP which the haematologist thinks is down to liver disease. Recently NASH has escalated to cirrhosis and my spleen is enlarged, 20+cms. I feel absolutely exhausted and in pain. Please can I ask if anyone can relate to this? Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanksI have ITP which the haematologist thinks is down to liver disease. Recently NASH has escalated to cirrhosis and my spleen is enlarged, 20+cms. I feel absolutely exhausted and in pain. Please can I ask if anyone can relate to this? Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks

Vanessa0467in British Liver Trust

Pbc

Hi I’m sherrie and I’ve recently been diagnosed with liver disease pbc I was wondering if anyone as this and how they deal with the itching of the skin ? , it drives me up the wall and the feeling of being so tired all the time ..Hi I’m sherrie and I’ve recently been diagnosed with liver disease pbc I was wondering if anyone as this and how they deal with the itching of the skin ? , it drives me up the wall and the feeling of being so tired all the time ..

Shezza123in British Liver Trust

Time to start taking liver health seriously?

Hi Everyone, I sadly lost my dad early December 2019 to End-stage Liver Disease and every day since has felt like a strenous battle. He was 56 years young; which is no age at all for someone so ambitious and dedicated to life, work and family.Hi Everyone, I sadly lost my dad early December 2019 to End-stage Liver Disease and every day since has felt like a strenous battle. He was 56 years young; which is no age at all for someone so ambitious and dedicated to life, work and family.

cockapoomum95in British Liver Trust

FutureLearn Liver Courses and Mental Health

There is a strong link between mental health and liver disease. Back in May 2015, a 10-year old study revealed a startling link between high levels of anxiety and an increased risk of death from liver disease.There is a strong link between mental health and liver disease. Back in May 2015, a 10-year old study revealed a startling link between high levels of anxiety and an increased risk of death from liver disease.

Richard64in British Liver Trust

Advice needed

I am worried about liver disease, I have a pain under my right ribs but feels like a pulled muscle and red blotchy palms. The problem is that I can’t bring myself to go to the Dr’s through embarrassment as I am shamed that any problem is self inflicted.I am worried about liver disease, I have a pain under my right ribs but feels like a pulled muscle and red blotchy palms. The problem is that I can’t bring myself to go to the Dr’s through embarrassment as I am shamed that any problem is self inflicted.

Sambenjoein British Liver Trust

Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of liver

And the Ultrasound/CT scan impressions as follow Ultrasound on Sep 10 Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill-defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of Liver CT Scan done on Sep 10 Few dysplastic nodules with no washout notedAnd the Ultrasound/CT scan impressions as follow Ultrasound on Sep 10 Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill-defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of Liver CT Scan done on Sep 10 Few dysplastic nodules with no washout noted

Prasath_sasin British Liver Trust

Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of liver

And the Ultrasound/CT scan impressions as follow Ultrasound on Sep 10 Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill-defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of Liver CT Scan done on Sep 10 Few dysplastic nodules with no washout noted ChronicAnd the Ultrasound/CT scan impressions as follow Ultrasound on Sep 10 Chronic liver disease with Multiple tiny ill-defined hypoechoic lesions with no demonstration of internal vascularity in both lobes of Liver CT Scan done on Sep 10 Few dysplastic nodules with no washout noted Chronic

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Polycystic liver disease

The possibilities of this is - a cyst has bled out, the portal vein could be compressed or just the complexity of his disease. This fluid collection is a complication which goes with liver disease .The possibilities of this is - a cyst has bled out, the portal vein could be compressed or just the complexity of his disease. This fluid collection is a complication which goes with liver disease .

Ian57in British Liver Trust

Alcoholic hepatitis vs cirrhosis

He finally went in and the initial results read: liver disease, high billubrin, alcoholic hepatitis, high liver values, abnormal findings on liver ultrasound. He was told he needs a biopsy but he hasn’t agreed to one yet. Is there a true difference between cirrhosis and hepatitis?He finally went in and the initial results read: liver disease, high billubrin, alcoholic hepatitis, high liver values, abnormal findings on liver ultrasound. He was told he needs a biopsy but he hasn’t agreed to one yet. Is there a true difference between cirrhosis and hepatitis?

Runnergirl1955in British Liver Trust