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Avatar f tn Low estrogen and low thyroid function is often the cause. Liver dysfunction (get liver enzymes done—liver function test), kidney dysfunction (get kidney function test done), and anemia can make a person appear drunk. Poor sleep pattern and sleep problems like sleep apnea too can cause brain fog. Sleep studies by sleep specialists can help diagnose this. Low Vit D or Vit B12 too could be the cause.
Avatar n tn t really know what this means. Had a CT scan recently that showed up a spot or a growth and will be having an MRI to see if it's benign or cancerous. Did you ask your doctor what this means? I know I have a small nodule on my thyroid but that is okay and many people get nodules there and they are usually beniign. That may be the case with nodules on livers. Sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck to you and I'm sure some one else will answer your question shortly.
Avatar n tn Blood tests, MRI, cat scan, ultra sounds, etc. Please go to a doctor.
2076644 tn?1331837159 I have had a few health issues & found out that I have3 spots on my liver. Specalist said one looks beign, but the 2 other spots they couldn't see well enough from the ulrta- sound or CT scan, was scheduled for MRI of liver but couldn't do it due to fear of small area, , I have pain that stays under my ribs & goes threw to my lower back same side, I am afraid of Liver cancer please reply & help me figure out if it could be something different then that.
525309 tn?1212418678 * Liver-function test. A damaged liver releases certain enzymes. If this blood test shows that these enzymes are mildly elevated, it may be a sign that you have liver damage. * Ultrasound (ultrasonography). This noninvasive test uses sound waves to produce a picture of internal organs, including your liver. Abdominal ultrasound is painless and usually takes less than 30 minutes.
Avatar f tn Been told I have possible occasional cysts on my liver, seen while having MRI on spine. Have had extending feelings, pain and bloating for a long time had scan once before but was clear I wonder now if they were just missed. Is that at all possible?? And also how many cysts is 'occasional' cysts?? Awaiting liver scan....(I do have haemangiomas in my vertebral bodies at least 4 was told common to move to the liver??
Avatar n tn I too was diagnosed with liver lesions about a year ago- I have two, 2.9 cm and 4.3 cm. I have had a ct scan, 4 ultrasounds, and an MRI. I just went to my GP and he said not to worry, if they were metastatic disease they would have grown or even killed me by now. My liver enzymes are also normal. I have made a decision, for my own peace of mind, to go see a liver specialist at the University of PA in Philadelphia.
Avatar f tn I had an aunt who died from liver cancer and her liver function tests were normal until the end stages. However, it is common to have cysts in the liver and fatty areas that aren't a problem. When I was dx they found a hemangioma in my liver and another cyst and there were two cysts in my kidneys. Before my surgery, I thought this must indicate cancer had spread there only to find out that most of us do have some sort of cyst congenitally or as we age. My dr.
Avatar m tn A normal result means that the radioactive tracer moved freely along with the bile from the liver to the small intestine. Liver function tests may further help in the diagnosis. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn Since you have pain in right upper quadrant and no CT and ultrasound abnormality, it is important to get liver function and pancreatic function tests done. Liver and pancreatic enzymes can give an indication of their abnormal function. Other than this it can be a bleeding duodenal ulcer resulting in anemia. This can be confirmed by occult blood test in stool which looks for hidden blood, endoscopy and the fact that the pain responds to antacid, omeprazole, cold milk etc.
Avatar f tn Inflammation such as gall bladder disease Ultmately, with time it will be become clear. I would check liver function, chest xray, and heart scan (potentially doxil which is adriamycin may cause heart dysfunction although we usually do not see this with doxil - we deinately see this with adriamycin.).
Avatar m tn Got my MRI results today...and yes the MRI is far far superior than ultrasound which didn't see a 16 mm lesion on my liver (which thanks to God seems to be just a cyst), which MRI (and I took it even without contrast) was able to see. Btw, I did my ultrasound with the most famous ultrasound doctor in my city. People, forget the ultrasound if you wan't to seriously examine your liver for liver cancer, and do the MRI instead.
Avatar f tn Recently a ct scan revealed a small lesion on my liver 1.2cm. I had an mri and it was not a hemangioma. My doc ordered biopsy my the radiologist thought it was risky and due to my age suggested we test again in 6 months. I waited almost a year. This latest scan showed the same enlarged spleen but slightly bigger, the same lesion on my liver and the addition of another lesion on the liver and one om my kidney. These are all considered small cm size. So I'm getting another mri...
Avatar f tn I am so worried now about liver disease and cirrhosis. If my liver was inflammed would doctor not have felt this at appontment as she said it was kidney? Would the ultrasound have to have showed liver problems for a LFT to be done or could this be routine ? If you have gall stones would a doctor check your liver function? If anyone can help i would be really grateful. I am so worried.
Avatar n tn i had mri scan of my brian 3 weeks ago and now want me to have another with the dye injected first . does this mean they have found somehing wrong ?
Avatar m tn It is much more expensive but can perform the same function with even higher resolution then a CT scan. MRI scan are many times used after HCC is diagnosed to assess small changes in the cancer's status. Of course make sure your health insurance will cover the MRI scan. The chances of developing HCC is you don't have cirrhosis are very low. Typically only cirrhotics are screened for HCC. Perhaps your gastro is just being cautious. Congratulations on SVR. Good luck.
Avatar f tn All other ultrasounds and MRIs show that my liver is very scarred but not enlarged or fatty anymore. Liver function lab tests are normal now. Does anyone else have chronic liver pain in Cirrhosis? Is the pain contact or intermittent? They can't figure out where my pain is coming from and it really gets in the way of life. My last MRI was about 5 years ago. My gallbladder HIDA scan was 2 months ago. They don't see anything extremely abnormal on ultrasound either.
Avatar f tn Thanks for the reply. I'm waiting for the results of a bone density scan. Also my doctor wants me to have an MRI scan too. I'm taking pain killers at night so I can get some sleep and an anti inflammatory . Ankylising spondylitis is a possibility too as it is in my family.
Avatar n tn t changed anything yet I feel nauseated atleast 3 times a week. My stomach is tender to the touch as well. I just had liver function test done and all my blood work looks fine. I have bile duct spasms around once a week now. I was having them everyday and I have them when I'm stressed. I can always feel them coming on. I have just started seeing a digestive doctor again who wants me to have an emptying scan. Thank you for asking. I just want to know whats going on.
Avatar m tn these can be caused by an array of conditions, some alcohol related, but can also mean nothing at all. an accurate interpretation of and mri scan would likely reveal their nature.
Avatar n tn THREE ENHANCED LESIONS WERE FOUND ON MY LIVER, EACH ABOUT 1CM . MY AST WAS 22. AN MRI WAS RECOMENDED WHEN ISEE MY PRIMARY CARE PHSYCIAN. WHAT AM I LOOKING AT? This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/234077'>Liver lesion: hemangioma vs. malignancy?</a>.
Avatar f tn I asked my doc to run a liver function test. I also have cysts in my ovaries. On the CT scan, it showed that one was large and it might be putting pressure on the pelvic. I just want some answers....I don't get any support from my hubby b/c he thinks I make up my pain and nothing is wrong with me. I also notice major hair loss, lack of sex drive, lack of energy, get tired after performing one task and its not like me.
Avatar f tn I have been having upper right abdominal pain for about 1 year now with nausea and vomiting if I eat anything that is greasy or spicy, they did the HIDA scan with CCK which had normal results as far as my gallbladder however they said the radioactive material did not make it all the way thru my liver and the doctor sent me for an abdominal MRI and they just called me and said it was normal .
1714226 tn?1308625105 Since the age of 18, I have had routine checkups and blood work, keeping a close eye on my liver function and health. In January of 2010, I was diagnosed with gallbladder disease and had surgery to remove it. Afterwards, the surgeon who performed it told me that I had a lot of scar tissue on my liver, in which complicated the surgery, and knowing of my family medical history, advised me to see a liver specialist.