I think I have liver cirrhosis???!!

[Ams102]

Hi everyone,

Sorry if this is long winded but just hoping someone has some experience with liver cirrhosis on here. I have been a chronic binge drinker(2-5 bottles of wine a week or more depending on the occasion) for about 12 years who has recently quit. I am concerned I may have liver damage but my doc isn’t taking me seriously. I have a dull ache in my right upper quadrant that comes and goes, frequent itchy skin, red blotchy palms, fatigue, frequent nausea. My lft’s all came back normal but my alt to ast ratio was 1.8 and anything above 1 apparently means liver cirrhosis(She said there was nothing to be concerned about). My abdominal ultrasound came back with a liver hemangioma, a gallbladder polyp and my liver measured 14.5cm which according to her is also a normal size although research has shown it is not. Just wondering if anyone has had anything similar happen to them and it not turn out to be cirrhosis or if I should be worried. Thank you!

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Hello

I used to drink and caused damage to my liver but if you stop the liver can soon repair itself which is good news

If you are not happy with your Doctor then I would speak to a different one in the same surgery and let them know what is concerning you and to explain why they think it is alright when you have read it is not , they will have a explanation you just need to hear it in more detail to give you peace of mind so ask again

Take Care x

[Sillysausage234]

If your liver function tests are ok you don’t have cirrhosis yet ....that’s why your doctor isn’t concerned ...but you will have soon if you carry on !!