Question 1

have cirrhosis of liver. after an ultrasound to monitor for cancer, it showed a 1 cm hypoechoic nodule in left hepatic lobe. should worry about cancer?

Accepted Answer

The ultrasound: Appearance is not specific.  It may be benign, but malignancy is a possibility.  You will probably need CT and/or MRI for further evaluation of the nodule.  Needle biopsy may be needed depending on the results.

Question 2

can liver disease present with only hepatic encephalopathy, with normal bloodwork and no other symptoms or is this something else possibly?

Accepted Answer

Encephalopathy: It would be inordinately unusual to develop hepatic encephalopathy with "normal bloodwork", but without knowing what tests to which you are referring it is difficult to answer this question intelligently. It does sound like something entirely different may be going on. Best wishes for a successful outcome.

Question 3

my grandfather has hepatic encephalopathy he is currently waiting for liver transplant. when i told his hepatologist about he she said that there isn't any medication for he and if he has symptoms he should go to er. what should i do?

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: Do as your physician requested. Good Luck

Question 4

my father is recently diagnosed with hepatic vein thrombosis with symptoms of fullnes, itching & swollen liver. what should be the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Anti coagulation: Evaluation for, the source is next, in some cases an atriocaval shunt might be needed.

Question 5

occasional blood in stool, nausea, bloating, fullness, and fatigue. hida 83%, colonoscopy polyp normal, small hepatic liver cyst. why still symptoms?

Accepted Answer

GI studies: Need further GI studies.  Stool culture etc.  Also food allergy testing and celiac panel.

Question 6

28f. lesions on brain, liver,pancreas,uterus,nodules on lung. no symptoms. normal bloodwork. drs don't know what's going on. please help!! metastatic?

Accepted Answer

Well..: Tissues is the issue.  Need a biopsy.
Getting a PET scan will help tell if it is malignant versus infectious

Question 7

can hepatic flexure syndrome produce constant symptoms? feel twinge on right middle abdomen when stretching or bending down or twisting quickly daily.

Accepted Answer

Chilaiditi's sign: Pain in IBS may be focal at the splenic flexure or the hepatic flexure, it may or may not be associated with disturbed bowel habit and there is usually localised tenderness in this area.
Recurrent abd. pain in RUQ can also result from Chilaiditi's sign, a radiographic term for interposition of the hepatic flexure of the colon between the liver and right hemidiaphragm. Lap. Corrective surgery is RX

Question 8

can sirt be done if 3 liver metastses and 3 peritineal nodules ?

Accepted Answer

SIRT?: Hi Kanabar, this depends on what the primary cancer is, but lets assume its is secondaries from CRC, then in that case I would imagine the IRs would be very aggressive and would treat those 3 lesions in the liver, The periotonel nodules usually indicate Stage IV disease which is treated with cytotoxics only. Depends on the primary and how sure they are that this is the true extent of the disease t

Question 9

where can i find a good hepatic diet for a person with liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Well balanced: There is no specific liver diet, but it is important to consume a healthy well-balanced diet low in sodium.

Question 10

i have hyperechoic liver with nodule. i drank for 15 years. could it just be fat?

Accepted Answer

: With liver nodules, the first step is to differentiate between cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic changes. There are many types of benign tumors that will have to be considered, focal fatty changes,hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cancer. However, if cancerous, there is a higher chance to be metastatic originating in another organ. Biopsy can clarify, many times not needed due to new imaging modalities.

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Have cirrhosis of liver. after an ultrasound to monitor for cancer, it showed a 1 cm hypoechoic nodule in left hepatic lobe. should worry about cancer?

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Can liver disease present with only hepatic encephalopathy, with normal bloodwork and no other symptoms or is this something else possibly?

A member asked:

My grandfather has hepatic encephalopathy he is currently waiting for liver transplant. when i told his hepatologist about he she said that there isn't any medication for he and if he has symptoms he should go to er. what should i do?

A member asked:

My father is recently diagnosed with hepatic vein thrombosis with symptoms of fullnes, itching & swollen liver. what should be the treatment plan?

A member asked:

Occasional blood in stool, nausea, bloating, fullness, and fatigue. hida 83%, colonoscopy polyp normal, small hepatic liver cyst. why still symptoms?

A member asked:

28f. lesions on brain, liver,pancreas,uterus,nodules on lung. no symptoms. normal bloodwork. drs don't know what's going on. please help!! metastatic?

A member asked:

Can hepatic flexure syndrome produce constant symptoms? feel twinge on right middle abdomen when stretching or bending down or twisting quickly daily.

A member asked:

Can sirt be done if 3 liver metastses and 3 peritineal nodules ?

A member asked:

Where can i find a good hepatic diet for a person with liver disease?

A member asked:

I have hyperechoic liver with nodule. i drank for 15 years. could it just be fat?

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