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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
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This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
what does this mean?
by coachp, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
First I am a 41 yo male who had an elevated enzime SGPT of 78, and had an ultrasound that was characterized as Mild sirrhosis...i have experienced a bloated feeling, some very mild itching, muscle aches, fatigue, and some pressure that feels like heartburn. I have not seen a GI yet but am being scheduled to. I am taking aciphed and malox but have little appitite. What does this all mean? Will the symptoms subcide? I am awaiting the results of my hep profile. I am very concerned can anyone help?
Member Comments (3)
by EMTA, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
it sounds like you have the begining of the symptoms of cirrohsis. i am not a dr, sounds like you have started with what is called ascites.(that is the bloatness.) the itches is another stage that cirrohsis pts go through. have they told you why you have cirrohsis? have they checked your gallbladder?
by Lynn28, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
Go to Google.com and type, "Cirrhosis of the Liver". You will learn all you need to. I'm sure your doctor, the one who diagnosed you explained. Good luck.
by roxnsox, Jun 26, 2002 12:00AM
I didn't think they could see cirrohsis on an ultrasound. I thought they would have to do a biopsy to determine that.
