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Supplements warning: The ‘healthy’ herbal supplement causing severe liver injuries
There is an article in today's Daily Express that warns of the dangers of taking supplements'. The use of alternative medicines and supplements such as Milk Thistle is a question that gets asked a lot on here. It's quite natural for a person who's be diagnosed with a liver related condition, to want
There is an article in today's Daily Express that warns of the dangers of taking supplements'. The use of alternative medicines and supplements such as Milk Thistle is a question that gets asked a lot on here. It's quite natural for a person who's be diagnosed with a liver related condition, to want
Richard-Allen
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Pain, A&E and ignorance
Hi all. I was totally fine all time but 2 days ago I've been taken to hospital with huge abdominal pain and blood voniting. Had 4 times transfusion and been told that I had 5 varicies banded... keep asking dotors is becouse my liver getting worst but never get an answer as my FLT are normal. So worried
Hi all. I was totally fine all time but 2 days ago I've been taken to hospital with huge abdominal pain and blood voniting. Had 4 times transfusion and been told that I had 5 varicies banded... keep asking dotors is becouse my liver getting worst but never get an answer as my FLT are normal. So worried
Bazinga89
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
MAFLD (new concept for NAFLD) cut-off for FIB-4 - science article
"Do we need a new cut-off for FIB-4 in the metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease era?" "In conclusion, the diagnostic performance of FIB-4 in the MAFLD group was not different from that in the NAFLD group. However, it would be appropriate to lower the cut-off to 1.0 in order to reduce
"Do we need a new cut-off for FIB-4 in the metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease era?" "In conclusion, the diagnostic performance of FIB-4 in the MAFLD group was not different from that in the NAFLD group. However, it would be appropriate to lower the cut-off to 1.0 in order to reduce
MINTVCX
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
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Hi everyone! Today has been a good day. I finally convinced Jimmy to participate in one of the opportunities to educate about liver cancer. He's encouraged and supported me in several projects but this is first time I've actually gotten him on camera. To make it even more special, I got to speak to
Hi everyone! Today has been a good day. I finally convinced Jimmy to participate in one of the opportunities to educate about liver cancer. He's encouraged and supported me in several projects but this is first time I've actually gotten him on camera. To make it even more special, I got to speak to
DancingEyes63
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Blue Faery Liver Cancer
3 years ago
Liposuction of fat in and around the stomach
I am considering having liposuction to remove some difficult to shift fat around my waist and my neck. Does anyone know if the removal of fat from the waist could have a beneficial on liver health? regards, Iro1
I am considering having liposuction to remove some difficult to shift fat around my waist and my neck. Does anyone know if the removal of fat from the waist could have a beneficial on liver health? regards, Iro1
Iro1
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Hi all, I'm back again but struggling
Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to many lovely people who have helped me no end, and I thank you lovely lot for that. I'm gonna be 100% honest with you I've been struggling this last year and a half with on and off drinking. I've got cirrhosis at 34 like some
Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to many lovely people who have helped me no end, and I thank you lovely lot for that. I'm gonna be 100% honest with you I've been struggling this last year and a half with on and off drinking. I've got cirrhosis at 34 like some
Hidden
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Biopsy results guidance
Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13.9 kPa. It was sent for a second opinion and I got this report today. "Findings are of moderate fatty change with mild steatohepatitis activity with fibrosis amounting to cirrhosis. The biopsy confirms the fibroscan findings
Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13.9 kPa. It was sent for a second opinion and I got this report today. "Findings are of moderate fatty change with mild steatohepatitis activity with fibrosis amounting to cirrhosis. The biopsy confirms the fibroscan findings
shelly69
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
undiagnosed liver pain
I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes and moth , light stool sometimes, and sleeping disorder. i did two us scans one showed fatty liver and the second fibrosis. I also did and mri and fibroscan that didn't show any problem, my blood test are fine beside a
I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes and moth , light stool sometimes, and sleeping disorder. i did two us scans one showed fatty liver and the second fibrosis. I also did and mri and fibroscan that didn't show any problem, my blood test are fine beside a
dangabiz
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Blood test results
Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal and doesn’t think I need further tests but I still think I have cirrhosis. Had been drinking bottle of wine - bottle n half nightly....completely stopped now. Sept results /January results Bilirubin (normal range 0-21) September
Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal and doesn’t think I need further tests but I still think I have cirrhosis. Had been drinking bottle of wine - bottle n half nightly....completely stopped now. Sept results /January results Bilirubin (normal range 0-21) September
Ac16
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
How long have we got? I just need info and experiences please
Hey all, I've come on here because I'd like some more info on liver failure and the helpline isn't open until Monday so I'm hoping you guys can help? My 93 year old grandad has been in heart failure for some years now and we know his organs are failing. In the last few months though, his tummy has been
Hey all, I've come on here because I'd like some more info on liver failure and the helpline isn't open until Monday so I'm hoping you guys can help? My 93 year old grandad has been in heart failure for some years now and we know his organs are failing. In the last few months though, his tummy has been
Bim16
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Husband in intensive care
I only joined this site about a month ago. My husband was gradually becoming unwell over a period of months last year. Trying to seek help from GP was very frustrating and also not being seen physically due to restrictions, anyway this resulted in him being admitted to hospital in late November as bloods
I only joined this site about a month ago. My husband was gradually becoming unwell over a period of months last year. Trying to seek help from GP was very frustrating and also not being seen physically due to restrictions, anyway this resulted in him being admitted to hospital in late November as bloods
Leia01
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Scan Results
I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the surgeon. The Fibroscan returned a reading of 23.4 kPa. The cause for my Cirrhosis of the Liver is due to non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Also, the gastroscopy I underwent demonstrates small varices (a dilated
I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the surgeon. The Fibroscan returned a reading of 23.4 kPa. The cause for my Cirrhosis of the Liver is due to non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Also, the gastroscopy I underwent demonstrates small varices (a dilated
Mick1414
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Ct scan show cirrhosis?
I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowels...had worries about my liver but lfts are normal (stopped drinking now). The colorectal surgeon wants to do a ct scan as I’ve lost weight and due to my bowel issues and because I’ve had 3 csections. She only briefly asked
I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowels...had worries about my liver but lfts are normal (stopped drinking now). The colorectal surgeon wants to do a ct scan as I’ve lost weight and due to my bowel issues and because I’ve had 3 csections. She only briefly asked
Ac16
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Fibroscan
Hello I’ve posted previously after being diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound. My URQ pain has continued over a year now so I after numerous discussions with GP I’ve finally had a Fibroscan today. My GP said he was referring my to a consultant under NHS but at the appointment I just saw a specialist
Hello I’ve posted previously after being diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound. My URQ pain has continued over a year now so I after numerous discussions with GP I’ve finally had a Fibroscan today. My GP said he was referring my to a consultant under NHS but at the appointment I just saw a specialist
Export108
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
More hope
Novartis Announces Agreement With Alnylam for Liver Therapy (Bloomberg) -- Agreement to bring Alnylam’s proprietary siRNA technology to bear on liver target identified by Novartis researchers, according to e-mailed statement. Companies agree to collaborate on discovery & development of siRNA-based targeted
Novartis Announces Agreement With Alnylam for Liver Therapy (Bloomberg) -- Agreement to bring Alnylam’s proprietary siRNA technology to bear on liver target identified by Novartis researchers, according to e-mailed statement. Companies agree to collaborate on discovery & development of siRNA-based targeted
Whyt
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Liver Cirrhosis - late ultrasound scans
Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests since the outbreak of COVID in 2019? I am constantly worried about not receiving automatic dates and have had to telephone the Hepatology dept several times every time mine is due and the appointments are becoming later
Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests since the outbreak of COVID in 2019? I am constantly worried about not receiving automatic dates and have had to telephone the Hepatology dept several times every time mine is due and the appointments are becoming later
chicoliver505
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
19 months alcohol free....
I’ve just had my results back from my 6 monthly bloods/scan and 1 yearly endoscopy. I’m pleased after all my hard work psychologically and physically I have no ascites,HE,or varcies. My blood work is normal. My platelets are up too 135k. My liver is smooth in outline, kidneys are normal, spleen is normal
I’ve just had my results back from my 6 monthly bloods/scan and 1 yearly endoscopy. I’m pleased after all my hard work psychologically and physically I have no ascites,HE,or varcies. My blood work is normal. My platelets are up too 135k. My liver is smooth in outline, kidneys are normal, spleen is normal
deanw41
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Are folks still getting their “routine” 6 monthly monitoring blood tests and US scans?
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2019 - initially decompensated but he thankfully became compensated pretty quickly. Up till now, and throughout the worst of Covid, he was getting his routine blood tests and US scans plus a follow up with his consultant but his November tests have not been
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2019 - initially decompensated but he thankfully became compensated pretty quickly. Up till now, and throughout the worst of Covid, he was getting his routine blood tests and US scans plus a follow up with his consultant but his November tests have not been
Lantana100
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Splinter hemorrhages
Anyone have experience with these? I’m still awaiting diagnosis, referral to gastro long wait time… just wondered if these were liver related or something else? Will mention this to GP also in the coming weeks, Along with many other symptoms these Appeared on a few fingers and haven’t injured them or
Anyone have experience with these? I’m still awaiting diagnosis, referral to gastro long wait time… just wondered if these were liver related or something else? Will mention this to GP also in the coming weeks, Along with many other symptoms these Appeared on a few fingers and haven’t injured them or
Debs365
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Liver cancer support suggestion for my brother
Hello all. One of my older brothers was diagnosed with liver cancer summer 2021. Unbeknownst to his siblings, he was drinking heavily the past few years. It caught up to him with this diagnosis. He lives in Brooklyn several hundred miles from us. We didn’t see him during covid so the alcohol abuse
Hello all. One of my older brothers was diagnosed with liver cancer summer 2021. Unbeknownst to his siblings, he was drinking heavily the past few years. It caught up to him with this diagnosis. He lives in Brooklyn several hundred miles from us. We didn’t see him during covid so the alcohol abuse
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