Stages of Cirrhosis

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My Liver Biopsy Story

My liver biopsy story may be different than most. For one,  it hurt like heck. Perhaps my experience was a little rough because of my late stage cirrhosis, and low platelets. You may be wondering which one is best. At

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MASLD vs MASH: Where are you on the spectrum karen hoyt ihelpc
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Karen Hoyt

MASLD and MASH: Where are You on the Spectrum?

There are no FDA approved medications for those with fat MASH or MASLD liver disease. You can learn about the stages or find out where you are on the spectrum. I’ve beat liver cancer and love to encourage others to learn more about how the liver tries to heal itself. I’ve written for over a decade and have plenty of stories that can help you in your liver disease journey.

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Liver Biopsy or FibroSure and FibroScan

Today, your doctor can use a liver biopsy or FibroSure and FibroScan to see how healthy your liver is. A needle biopsy used to be the gold standard to determine the stages of cirrhosis. With newer and less invasive methods

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Help for Autoimmune Liver Disease: 5 T’s

I hear a lot from people seeking help for autoimmune liver disease. Trying to figure it out is hard, but most symptoms are the same as any type of liver disease. I know, we can’t lump them all into one

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Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis

Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis  I lifted the round plastic cover and peeked at the slice of roast with mashed potatoes. The nearby white Styrofoam cup contained a glob of shiny brown gravy. It was my first meal since

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Cirrhosis is Not The End

Cirrhosis is Not The End  –  When I first got diagnosed with liver disease, it seemed like The End was scrolling across the last page of my life. Not a happy beginning, but it’s my story. Maybe it’s yours too.

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What are the 4 Stages and Symptoms of Cirrhosis

What are the 4 Stages and Symptoms of Cirrhosis ? If you are like me, you did not know diddley squat about the stages of cirrhosis when you were first diagnosed.  The End is pretty easy to figure out. But how in

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Dopplar Ultrasound on Your Liver

Dopplar Ultrasound on Your Liver   Dopplar Ultrasound on Your Liver can find cysts, adenomas, and tumors, and keep you from vomiting blood if you have esophageal varices from portal hypertension. The ultrasound may be one of the first diagnostic procedures

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Can Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis Cause Bruising

 Can Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis Cause Bruising Can Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis cause Bruising? The answer is YES. I love summertime in my neck of the woods. Oklahoman’s are used to high heat and humidity. Most of us wear lightweight

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Can My Liver Feel Pain?

Can My Liver Feel Pain? There is conflicting information about this.  There are times when my liver hurts. The dull ache, or sharp piercing always grabs my attention. Fear is sure to follow, paralyzing fear. Many say that our liver does not

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Brain Fog with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis

Brain Fog with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis In case you have not noticed, brain fog with Hepatitis C and cirrhosis come together like peas and carrots, shoes and socks, spring and flowers. I am having a brain fog moment now.

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Your Liver is a Hardworking Organ

Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver. Yet your liver plugs away in spite of damage until it affects other organs. The good news is that the likelihood of getting rid of the disease is better now than at any

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