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liberty201

Liver resected to remove secondary cancer 15 months ago after RFA (25% removed). Liver has not regenerated - functioning at about 20% pe...

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Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG)...

happymom2v

Hi Doctor, For how long is Hbig given, post transplant? Thank you in advance.

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low count of prograf and gas and ascites in the pancreas?

marso

Deat Dr. Sachiano, Good day! My husband was post transplant last 2007, his latest ultrasound this month result was: - the hepatic a...

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High Liver Enzymes

kesquivel

Part 2; There I am given a cream for scabies and medication for sleep. I was also given Trazodone. I was told this might help with the it...

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Post transplant and Pets...

happymom2v

What is your opinion regarding being post transplant and having a pet dog? Being almost 14 months post transplant, I worry about animal b...

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tacrolimus levels

Bill200

What is considered adequate tacrolimus trough levels 4 years post transplant? For example the lab test says 5.0 - 20.0 ng/mL is the stan...

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Liver Enzymes High

kesquivel

Part 1; Hello, I am a 40 Year old Male who was recently advised my Liver enzymes were elevated. I believe this was due to a Pro Hormone S...

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CIRROHSIS HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY NO IMPROVEMENT

arh6

We are post op (cancer mass removal) and surgeon noted fibrosis of the liver consistent with cirrhosis (stage 4 of 4) we are week 7 and h...

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hepatic adenoma

madisyn6

Hi, I had surgery in 2009 to remove a large hepatic adenoma from my liver. They had to remove a portion of my liver with the tumor. I hav...

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Very worried & in hospital

Stana34

Hello, it's day 7 in a hospital whilst on holiday in Cyprus and I am very worried about my latest blood results. Please tell me I am not ...

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hello

risi23

/ can respond anyone. how cm should be the liver size?

Cirrhosis Concerns!

Chris208

Hello First of all, I want to thank you for the wonderful work you do on this forum! Health history I have had high cholestero...

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worry about my liver

roshine

Hi Doctor , I need your assist , please . Every thing started 2 years ago .Many symptoms including fatigue , loss of appetite ...for2 ...

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5 months post liver resection and still have swelling

testunow

I had 55% of my liver removed on 12/26/2013. Recently, swelling has returned to that area. It is right around my liver and appears to b...

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My Alt Serum was 208 should i be worried

Pleasehelpx

Hi There, I am 29, 5 ft 9, my weight is 225lbs. I don't have diabetes. I very rarely drink, I did have an unhealthy diet with lots of...

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hepatitis b

leonnablue777

Hello, I just have this really bad smell and since I'm hep b reactive, I'm wondering if its a symptom. I've done numerous test screening...

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Question about ultrasound...

happymom2v

Hi Dr. In addition to a CT, there was an ultrasound preformed because of elevated liver enzymes. Ultrasound showed "Liver: there is i...

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Do these results mean He is getting better?

maa60

my husband has hep c, non alc fatty liver,cirrhosis,enlarged spleen. Last week his ALT was 158(12/13 it was 318) AST 156 (283 in 12/13) A...

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Diet for high ammonia levels

nycoder

My father has cirhosis and we have been dealing with high ammonia levels. He has confusion and weakness. He is on Lactulose and an anti...

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Medicines for grade 3 NAFLD?

Naash799

Hello! What medicines are usually prescribed for NAFLD of grade 3? I've read on internet that there are no medicines or treatment avail...

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