Experiences with

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)

Two days ago my abdominal ultrasound results came normal. Liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, gallbladder are normal but my AST,Alt, Bilirubin,INR, are high and platelets and Albumin are low,what does it mean. Please someone can explain me.

Recently had a FIB-4 with a result of 3.1, which indicates a high likelihood of advanced liver fibrosis. Paid for an Enhanced Liver Function test which is 9.2 which apparently means advanced liver fibrosis is unlikely and to make some lifestyle changes and retest in 3 years. I’m assuming the ELF

I was diagnosed with compansated Cirrhosis. Now when I read that some people live 10 plus years with this condition. So my question to members,what are there liver synthetic function parameters? After diagnosis,will it ever improve or stay like that for years. My platelets are 50000 and my hepatologist

My mum was diagnosed with liver disease on the 2nd January 2025, she spent 2 weeks in hospital very ill, her improvement over the 2 weeks was incredible, she is severely malnourished but was looking the best I had seen her in a long time. she spent 2 weeks at home before being readmitted through a and

My partner is current on the liver transplant at Kings college hospital. She is losing teeth, 4 so far, we have been told that this is a common occurrence with cirrhosis and the medication is also contributing factor. Her current dentist is very reluctant to do any meaningful treatment due to the medication

I was diagnosed with Non Alcohol Cirrhosis many many years ago.Everything stayed very stable until December 2023 when a routine colonoscopy resulted in a perforated bowel. 7 weeks in hospital..3 of which in ICU ...2024 wasn't the best year I developed terrible ascites which resulted in a very successful

I wanted to get insights 1. If bilirubin is present in urine causing it to be darker would it definitely be picked up in the blood test in that case. 2.do ultrasounds pick up fibrosis? 3. When I originally had my urine tested it was dark in the toilet so I panicked and called gp who advised to

Good afternoon all I have cirrhosis and have a quick question has anyone had it confirmed by a liver consultant that it's ok to have protein powders in your daily diet please? Kindest regards to all Theresa 😁

My mother was taking diuretics but its not working that much so her physician recommend albumin infusion to control ascites .is it safe to give albumin without paracenthesis

just wondering if any cirrhosis patients suffered from low sodium and high iron levels. Are these levels really bad news for mortality.

Hi, My dad is currently in hospital (went in with HE and has been in for pretty much 23 weeks now). He is declining and has End Stage Liver Disease. He is 79. On Friday he had 6litres of fluid drained from his stomach. He was mentally ok before this, no signs of HE but low sodium (127). I was shocked

I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis in June 2023 as I was a heavy drinker. Was in hospital 7 weeks and since I’ve been out I’ve had a few issues. I feel the diet is easy however I’m in severe agony with my joints, especially arms and shoulders. Has anyone ever experienced these pains & if so what

I have decompensate liver cirrhosis. Having treatment and taking all the advice and medication, trying to loose a bit of weight and eat well. My problem is I need to have three teeth out, very loose and gone very crooked after loosing one. The dentist has all my information and seems happy to go ahead

Hello members, Just discharged from ER here in USA. I was experiencing little hand tremors and little balance issue while walking or standing. ER doctor performed ammonia test which came with number 15. So what does it mean. I was diagnosed with Compensated Cirrhosis 4 months ago with very mild esophagus

Wondering if there is any requirements for having antibiotics, or other medications, before going for tooth extraction or root canal, etc. I have PSC, Cirrhosis (due to PSC - tea-total), Ulcerative Colitis, etc. so already have a messed up immune system and low platelets. Would like to make sure I

Had a recent Fibroscan of 7.4 kpa. That’s from a diagnosis of cirrhosis 4 1/2 years ago. All blood work normal and platelets finally in range. Consultant has deescalated and stopped 6 monthly scans/bloods. Wants to see me in a year to do a final Fibroscan. Anything is possible. Keep believing.

Hi everyone, New to this forum, in August I underwent some routine blood tests (actually for coeliac after a couple of extended diarrhoea episodes) all of which were normal except I had mildly elevated ALT (79) on my liver tests I’ve had them retested recently and now its more than just the initial

I recently diagnosed with esophagus varies grade 1. Doctor also told me I have compensated cirrhosis with low platelets and high bilirubin and low albumin. My question is, can these conditions will improve? If not ,what is my life expectancy? If anyone can share their knowledge.

Hi All, I was recently taking Dexamethasone and have started a new medication called Belzutifan. I have stopped from Tuesday 19th November 2024. I had a Liver blood test done on Tuesday 19th November 2024 and normally I am in normal range for everything please see below my blood test results is

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a new member and hoping to understand more about cirrhosis, my diagnosis and what it means going forward. Long story short - I was admitted to hospital in May 2022 with a decompensated liver and highest rating of 75 kPa and cirrhosis. I was discharged after a week (and after the shock