Got bad news from the specialist today with the ct scan results. He said there is a growth in the liver which is probably hcc and definitely hep b cirrhosis. Can they not tell straight away? My dad...
I can only assume that they are certain he has cirrhosis and want to do the ct scan to determine if the nodules are signs of cancer? I can understand that the 2nd doctor wants to be certain before...
My dad has just seen another specialist who was not pleased when we told him that he had seen someone else. It seems that they have different opinions on my dads illness. The first one said my dad...
In the uk, you normally have to pay for it unless they think you at high risk. The doctor said my mum has the antibody to fight against it also but think I should take her for another test to make...
Yes, we shouldn't dwell on the past and try to learn from previous experiences. I know my mother is a carrier, should I get the gp to refer her to see a specialist also? I have recently had a blood...
The silly gp who first told him he was a hep b carrier told him there was no need for medication and to not drink so much! He did not offer any information on hep b or told my dad how bad it can get....
Thank you Pink Grandma! he has started his medication and feels much better because the water tablets has helped relieve the swelling and discomfort and he even went to visit the neighbour for a...
I have brought him complan which he can drink when he feels hungry but I still feel he is not getting enough nutrition for his body. I am based in the uk. My dad was referred to see a specialist on...
Many thanks for both your advice and support. I have been reading up on it for a few days and prognosis does not look promising. It seems like he has been a carrier for some time and a few years ago,...
My dad has recently been diagnosed with hep b after a routine blood test due to high blood pressure. Over the past few months he started getting symptoms of fatigue，weakness, loss of appetite and...