Hello,
Had my fibroscan today. Was kind of hoping that would give me some peace of mind and closure but sadly not. Showed 12 kPa. The consultant did however feel this was an overestimation due to inflammation and recent alcohol consumption etc.
He is going to arrange for me to have a liver biopsy in the next few weeks to see if there is any scarring.
Due to my age and high ALT (normally 300-400) he said he was a little concerned about autoimmune hepatitis but that the biopsy would show more.
It is probably therefore a good idea to give up drinking. At your age, it’s definitely possible that you can improve things. But please, follow the guidance that you will receive from the doctors, regardless of the cause.
Good luck with the biopsy, whilst uncomfortable, it is a relatively simple procedure.
Good morning youngandworried,
Although this was not the result you were hoping for, it is better to know if there is something underlying - that way the appropriate treatment/action can be taken.
I have included a link to with website section about liver biopsy.
britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...
Your forum friends here will also have personal experiences and you should receive information from your hospital where it is to take place.
In the interim, may I suggest you adopt positive lifestyle changes, which will help regardless of diagnosis - eliminate alcohol, nutritious diet with minimal processed foods and exercise if manageable.
Keep us posted,
Trust9
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