Liver :: Nuclear Scan Detecting Cirrhosis?
Nov 16, 2014
What is the sensitivity of liver nuclear scan in detecting cirrhosis?
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Nov 16, 2014
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Abdominal Pain :: CT And Nuclear Scan Reports Negative
I have chronic dull pain to the mid-lower quadrant, mid-point between the pubic bone and navel. The pain has increase gradually during the past years. It began in the spring of 1989. At first it started as a nagging pain, with the movement of the vehicle while sitting. I saw a doctor and he dismissed as just extra fluid in the prostate. Recently has a C.T. to determine if it was a hernia, with negative results. I had a nuclear scan to see if there was an indication of a tumor or cancer. The report was negative. The sensation appears when sitting and lying down. standing relieves the pain. The pain gives a sensation of an urge to urinate. At times its an extreme urge to urinate. Urination does relieve temporary the pain. The pain radiates through the penis to the head of the penis and gives an urge to urinate. There is pain to the touch feels 2-3 inches deep. I have an enlarged prostate with symptoms. Taking medication. Low PSA. Urologist says its not related to Prostate.
View 1 RepliesLiver Cirrhosis Due To Alcohol Abuse
my dad is in hospital at the moment. he has liver cirrhosis and he's in a bad way. i'm trying to find out whether he has a chance of getting back to his old self. he has jaundice his arms have gone really thin. he has had GI tract bleed. a stomach ulcer, swollen stomach and his toxics from his waste are going to his brain. when i've seen him he is just confused or sleeping with his eyes rolled back in his head. any ideas on whether his body could recover for a while or whether this is game over.
View 2 RepliesHemochromatosis And Liver Cirrhosis Stage 4
I am a 34 year old male who was diagnosed with hemochromatosis only after a liver biopsy because i only have one of the genetic markers. When diagnosed my ferritin was over 5000. Shortly after i was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver. Is anyone out there in the same boat as me.
View 14 RepliesCirrhosis Of The Liver :: Low BUN And Creatinine Blood Test?
Has anyone experienced low BUN and creatinine blood test? How is it common in people who have cirrhosis?
View 5 RepliesCirrhosis Of The Liver And Hepatitis C Cured By Harvoni
I haven't been in here for awhile, My husband took harvoni and is free of hep c, He has been on the transplant list for 4 years, He had the tips procedure done in 2011 because of a bleed out that almost killed him, He has had liver cancer, They probed the cancer and it is gone, He is on lactulose because of H E , Also he vomits every third day and no one knows why, So we had a meeting with the transplant doctor yesterday, and because his hep c is gone and his meld score is only 16, They took him off the list, I asked what would happen if he got worse or whatever, And they said we would have to start over again, So now we have decided, no matter what we have been sitting too long , it's time to enjoy life and start traveling, Whatever happens ,, happens,,, Had to vent Thanks
View 1 RepliesLiver :: Cirrhosis, Elevated Creatinine And Sovaldi
I just need to ask that my father was on sovaldi treatment for 4 days when his (serum) creatinine level shot up to 2.53 which later came down to 1.96 and now at 1.43. He has no renal impairment and his kidney ultrasound and detailed urine report is perfectly normal. He is cirrhotic (Hep-c) at stage 2 according to doc (hep-c) which stopped the sovaldi + ribavirin treatment to save his kidneys. However during the period he was also on diuretics (furosemide) occasionally. His nephrologist says that it is safe to continue sovaldi treatment but the other doc gave a red flag (I have yet to have a discussion with the nephrologist). So I am asking that is it possible that creatinine levels change because of sovaldi or do i need to the change my doc? Also he has edema occasionally. He also has acid reflux.
Age: 58 Sex: M Height: 5'10" Duration: a year (stopped sovaldi: a month) Location: Pakistan Medical Issues: Hep-C, 2nd Stage cirrhosis, acid reflux, depression, anemia Medications: Furosemide (Depending on edema) Rabeprazole (Twice daily half and hour before food) Folic Acid Vitamin-D and Calcium
Cirrhosis Of The Liver :: Hepatitis B For 8 Years - Spleen Is Inflamed
I have been diagnosed chronic hepB for 8 years now my spleen is inflamed.
View 4 RepliesNodular Contour /Heterogeneous Liver Suggest With Normal Liver Labs?
My mother is a 65 year old female, 136 lbs, and on peritoneal dialysis for 3 years due to End Stage Renal Disease. Last week, she began experiencing severe abdominal pain that was a burning/gnawing pain. She went to the hospital and a CT Abdomen was taken without contrast. All was normal.
Over the next four (4) days, the pain persisted, particularly during dialysis exchanges at home. She returned to the hospital who admitted her. Another CT Abdomen was taken at this time which showed "nodular contour on the liver", free air in transverse colon which appeared to be dilated. She was also constipated for several days during this period. The CT impression suggested clinical evaluation for chronic liver disease.
A standard liver panel was taken and all results were normal. Nothing even close to elevated. She has never had a history of any liver issues and never had anything show on a CT for liver. After a day in the hospital, all stomach pain disappeared, she was able to use the restroom, and all stool samples/GI tests were normal without blood. She is naturally anemic due to ESRD with low iron/protein. Her last ANA/autoimmune panel was in December, all clear. No history of any hepatitis.
An Ultrasound Right Upper Quadrant was performed and the impression was no biliary obstruction, moderate ascites (tends to be normal due to peritoneal dialysis fluid), and "heterogeneous liver." The impression suggested referral for cirrhosis evaluation.
She began taking Hydralazine (25mg/3 times daily) in the last 3-4 months. She also takes a host of other blood pressure medicines.
QUESTION: She is currently awaiting a kidney transplant and very worried about this. A blood test will be taken in a couple weeks by a specialist that is supposed to diagnose Cirrhosis. Given this presentation alone, what other causes could explain this imaging results? Should we fear the worst?
Liver Tests :: Echogenic Appearing (non Alcoholic) Fatty Liver
I had an abdominal ultrasound done for some abdominal pain and it was noted in the report as an impression that I had an echogenic appearing liver (such as non alcoholic fatty liver). My doctor at that time didn't tell me and just said my report was normal. When I went in for my Colonoscopy that was unrelated, it was mentioned again and when I did some research I realized what fatty liver actually was. I switched doctors.
My new doctor is considering giving me a CT scan but is checking with the GI department to see if they think its needed, etc. etc. But that there is no treatment for it besides diet modification.
Here's the thing. I don't have any of the risk factors. I am not overweight. I'm actually underweight slightly (BMI is 18, I weigh 110 lbs). I don't drink any alcohol, never did. And I don't have diabetes or hepatitis. The only thing I could do and what I have been doing is change my diet. I stopped eating processed foods, watched my sugar/carbs, and eat more vegetables than I ever have.
I'm a very anxious person and I'm not sure I want to know what the scan says. If it's worse than what I thought, I'm going to be so upset and stressed out. And I can't treat it anyway. It's not like they can give me a medication and make it go away. I think knowing the extent of it will just cause me mental anguish and I'm already stressed out about it as is.
Atorvastatin Causing Liver Damage, But Helps Fatty Liver?
My Cholesterol was 7.8 and I was put on Statins 3 years ago. Because they gave me pains in my legs and other areas I stopped them.
A year ago my Cholesterol was still high and I had changed doctors and was prescribed Atorvastatin 10 mg after 2 months my doctor sent me for blood tests and in a phone call when I was at work he told me that Atorvastatin had caused Liver damage. He said I should stop taking the tablets immediately, pity this advice was not put on my notes so that when I phoned for my blood results a week earlier the receptionist could inform me to stop Atorvastatin. She just said Doctor will be in touch via phone call next week
He referred me to a Liver Specialist.
I went to see Liver Specialist after having Liver Ultrasound. Fatty liver was diagnosed and Liver Specialist promptly put me back on Atorvastatin claiming this would help my fatty liver. I couldn't believe it but what could I do?
Local GP had advised me to have bloods done again after being on tablets for 2 months. When my results came back the Locum doctor I saw said "whoa your Liver is not happy" STOP the tablets and have a blood test in 2 weeks.
2 weeks later Liver levels are coming down so thats a good direction. Dilemma is I have to see my Liver Consultant 16 June 2015. Wish me luck!
Liver :: Weight Loss Surgery To Reduc Fatty Liver
this isn't about me but is about my girlfriend who is about to have gastric sleeve surgery.
She is a 40 year old women that has had a full hysterectomy and has type 2 diabetes. she has had a history of thyroid and weight issues. she is 5,7 weighs 225 LBS. she has an enlarged fatty liver of 27cm and the Doctor said that she needs "emergent" gastric sleeve surgery to bring down her enlarged liver. this was claimed on this past thursday. I have been looking high and low for documentation and statistics on using the surgery for reducing fatty livers but can't find any information. Does this sound right? has there been a history of using this procedure for such cases, I'm worried and scared for her.
Liver Tests :: Possible Fatty Liver With Elevated Enzymes
Been feeling lightheaded and brain foggy and a bit sick recently with some stomach grumbling and pain. Went to the doctors who did repeat blood tests over the course of 8 weeks and have said my enzymes are slightly up which could be the result of mild fatty liver. My question is does this sound related? He's also just tested me for celiac, but told me in the beginning that I could be fighting a virus. I'm worried that the 3 diagnoses he's given are so different I don't know what to believe, also does this mean I should be less worried about the tests because they are low enough to be anything?
View 2 RepliesLiver :: Reactive Hypoglycemia Raises The Liver Enzymes?
I've recently had 2 LFT that both showed raised enzymes, I've had a scan and it shows I have gallstones, however I am currently undergoing investigation into whether I have Reactive Hypoglycaemia, my question is that if I do have RH, would this cause my liver enzymes to elevate?
View 2 RepliesLiver Tests :: How Much Damage Caused By Fatty Liver?
IiIt was picked up by chance thaI have fatty liver, could have had this for years without knowing about it, how do I find out how much damage has been done already if any? My GP does not seem too concerned about it, all my LFT have come back normal so what can I do about it apart from lifestyle change which I'm doing already?
View 13 RepliesHeart Disease :: Are Nuclear Stress Tests Truly Safe?
In the past, I have had chest pain walking up hills. So I told my doctor who said "you need a Nuclear Stress Test. We discussed it, it seemed fine to me and I had one scheduled.
The procedure seemed relaxing enough, I was told to relax in the Gamma Cam while the radiopharmaceutical they injected me with had a chance to circulate. Then the Gamma Cam did its thing for about 15 minutes and I was on my way home. Easy? No problems.
But then I had some curiosity about radiation, so I got out my Geiger Counter. I held the probe near various parts of my body and was able to absolutely peg the meter on the highest setting - 50 mr/hr. I called the Nuclear Stress Test technician and cancelled part two of the study, the treadmill test. I then called my doctor, told him about the gamma-ray radiation levels and he convinced me to go ahead with part two of the test.
The next day, the Nuclear Stress Test. technician tried to calm my nerves by saying "Do you see me running away from you after giving you the radio pharmaceutical ?" and "I run when its Cat-scan time..."
Anyway I completed the day two test, went home and again was radiating well over 50 mr/hr. in Gamma radiation.Knowing the radio-pharmaceutical''s half life was 6 hours, I kept a journal and my radiation hit background level in about 48 hours.
But someone has to convince me that injecting me with a radiopharmaceutical which emits positrons which go and cancel themselves with the closest electron in an anti-matter reaction which emanates two gamma rays 180 degrees apart from each other is entirely safe...
Heart :: Nuclear Stress Test :: Both Legs Are Full Of Stents
Hubby is supposed to have nuclear stress test, however he has peripheral artery disease and both legs are full of stents, and he cannot walk very far without pretty much pain, was just wondering what is the point of this test if he cannot walk and may not be able to complete it? To make matters worse, we have to pay for the entire test out of pocket as we have a high deductible, I have been reading that the test is expensive. My husband has his cdl, which he does not even use, and they will not renew it without the stress test.
View 3 RepliesMeasuring Ejection Fraction - Echocardiography Or Nuclear Stress Test?
Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, had an echocardiogram and my ejection fraction was 25, had a nuclear stress test and it was 38, which is a more reliable test? Dr said sometimes you see a difference in numbers but rarely this much of a difference.
View 2 RepliesSjogren's Syndrome Caused My Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) ?
Do you think that Sjogrens caused my pbc(primary biliary cirrhosis)? or maybe its just the autoimmune system and I happen to have both?
View 3 RepliesAngina :: Ultrasound Of Legs Showed No Blockages But Positive Nuclear Stress Test
I had a CT angiogram and ultrasound of my legs that showed no blockages; however, the chemical nuclear stress test came back positive for something. What does that mean?
View 1 RepliesLiver Tests :: Reduce Alcohol To Reduce Further Liver Damage
Just before christmas I received a letter from my hospital saying “ recent blood tests show a slightly abnormal liver function and the scan revealed cirrhosis. It is absolutely crucial that you consider urgently reducing your alcohol intake to avoid further liver damage. I would be grateful if you could see your gp to discuss this further.”
Immediately I phoned my gp and couldn’t get an appointment for 2 weeks, when finally seeing my gp she referred me to a councillor, which took another 2 weeks before I saw them, only to be told they don’t have a clue at what stage my cirrhosis is?