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← Return to Liver transplant - Let's support each other
DiscussionLiver transplant - Let's support each other
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@maw90455,
Unfortunately many people assume that alcohol is the only cause for liver disease. I also was diagnosed with a liver disease not related to alcohol. Mine was due to my family history of autoimmune conditions. I had no symptoms, except that my Primary Care Physician (PCP) noticed unusual blood lab results and referral to specialist and a range of tests and scans as you are currently experiencing.
I was frightened and confused during the testing while waiting for a diagnosis. It is not easy to wait and wonder.
I want to share some information about NAFLD, NASH, and Cirrhosis from the Mayo Clinic Health Information section for Diseases and Symptoms. You will read that Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) includes a range of liver conditions that are not related to alcohol consumption. -Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an aggressive form of fatty liver disease with the risk of developing into scarring (cirrhosis). It is one of the most common forms of liver in the US. Here is a link to the information.
-Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/
I hope this will give you a starting point for gathering information about why the doctors are monitoring your health so carefully.
Here is a support group. If you make post there it will be reanimated and members will see it and able to join you in conversation.
Diagnosed with NASH. Listed for liver transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hello-all-my-name-is-howard-and-i-have-been-diagnosed-with/
I look forward to joining you there.