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Liver or Kidney Problem??

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 16, 2021 | Replies (14)
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@tonto999

Hi Rosemary,
I got news from my Dr..She’s sending me to a gastro Dr for more tests. What happened when you went to the gastro Dr? What was the outcome from your gastro tests? Dr suggested taking iron supplements for low iron. She’ll see me back after gastro appointment.
Thanks again.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Aug 11, 2021

@tonto999 I am happy to hear that you are going to be seeing a GI. You will be amazed at the vast amount of information that he will bring into your care.
My GI started with a general exam and with more labs and tests as needed.
Each test had a specific purpose. The goal is to find a diagnosis so that a treatment plan can be implemented.
My GI ordered an ongoing series of labs as he was searching for a diagnosis. It seemed to take forever. I learned that I had a rare condition, and he eventually sent me to a liver specialist for my diagnosis. I hope that in your case, you will have an easier diagnosis and that it will come more quickly.
As an FYI - my liver was the culprit, or rather my bile ducts. My eventual cirrhosis caused my kidney failure.

When do you have your appointment with the GI?

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