Cirrhosis of the liver: What are the signs?

Hello, I’m sorry about the cirrhosis diagnosis. I was diagnosed with the same disease and it was diagnosed in September 2020. They had to do a biopsy in order to find out what level I am in. So, you can get more information about your diagnosis with a endoscopy liver biopsy. Good luck with your health. I hope this helps.

My husband was diagnosed as well and they have to do a biopsy. Are you jaundice?

I don't think so - my eyes still pretty white but I do have fairly olive skin naturally so I can't really tell. My FitFib 4 score was 1.08. I can't get a fibroscan (then biopsy) until the score is 1.1 or over. (I'm in Canada). Diagnosis was 'severe' hepatic statosis, but I've been struggling w/ edema in legs and high WBC for months and now liver puffing painfully into ribs and itchy, malaise and nausea. I've been strict to NASH diet and have lowered my AST a bit now. I've lost 14 lbs averaging about a lb a day. partly from nausea partly from not knowing what all I can eat yet so sticking to mostly vegetables, some fruit and poached fish. I'm thinking of going to Mayo to get the Fibroscan if I can, though my numbers are low. The symptoms are freaking me out!

The mind can be a terrible thing in this situation!
I’m not sure where you’re located, but you should always get a second opinion! Also get a hold of a dietitian and ask a doctor about taking apple cider vinegar to help flush the toxins out of the liver! Usually it’s 1 teaspoon with a 8 ounce glass of water once or twice a day, but please talk to your doctor. But diet and asking for a second opinions is the best! If you’re in Florida check into UF Health they can get you into Gainesville!

Also ask them to do a MELD test, if they haven’t already!
This will definitely tell you what shape your liver is in what stage it’s in and how critical it is. This test the end of life details of your liver. If it’s wrong 10, you’ll be fine just take care of yourself if it’s up in the 20s, they’ll be looking for a Transplant.
The higher the number the higher you are on the Liver Transplant, but hopefully the MELD level is low, and your liver can feel itself. But it’s definitely a good factor to know.

I got a Fibroscan! 325 CAP score indicates severe fatty liver but the stiffness score was 5.0, which is in normal F0-F1 range for little to know scarring (yet - fingers crossed.) I will ask about the MELD test. Thank you!

Good Morning, to all of you.
@emns, @jayandminnie, @lsheerin, @apachanga1

I was drawn to this conversation because I was diagnosed with a liver disease after my Primary Care Doctor (PCP) noticed unusual lab results after my annual physical check-up. After several repeated tests with same results, he referred me to a local gastroenterologist (GI) for further testing which resulted in a diagnosis. Although my disease was not fatty liver disease, I learned that all liver disease can share some or all symptoms.
As I read this conversation, I notice that all of you are concerned about ths same condition - Fatty Liver - Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Did you know that this liver condition is becoming more common in the Western world. I am not sure how much information that you have about this condition, and since I remember how I would have appreciated any up-to-date information about my own liver condition (20+ years ago), I am going to share a link to information from the Mayo Clinic where you can read about this potentially dangerous disease.
I like this resource because it is patient friendly which makes it easy to read and to understand. You will find an Overview of Nonalcoholic liver disease ( symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, and prevention) and Diagnosis and Treatment (blood tests, imaging, biopsy, lifestyles, home treatment and lifestyle).
- Nonalcholic fatty liver disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354567
I hope that after you read the information about fatty liver disease that you will be better prepared for speaking with your doctor. Are you being treated by your PCP? GI? What is something that you feel better prepared to discuss with your doctor?

My doctor at mayo told me that fatty liver disease is now the number one cause of Transplant at mayo. There are tests out there that can give you liver health. Ultrasound. Blood work measuring meld score. Albumin is one big blood number as part of that meld score. Keep looking for doctor to work with you. Livers cs heal themselves but get good information. Good luck

Fatty liver disease is reversible, if you are willing to do the work. I have primary biliary cholangitis. My disease is incurable, but yours isn't. Do everything your doctors tell you. I know you can beat this. 🙏🤗