| Re: Inflamtion in the liver? Please help
First you need to find out just what the doc ment by "inflammation'.you need to obtain a copy of that lab report and continue to gather all other reports as they come and also get copies of all other medical records pertaining to this issue.all the docs clinic notes are espescially important(these are the little notes that every doc makes after he sees you for any sort of visit?)as they really can reveal alot about just what the doc actually thinks about what may possibly be going on.it just gives you a much better insight as to possible Dx and other issues.
but getting a hold of that lab report would really help alot if you can post the actual numbers.the biggies for detecting any liver issues would be the,ALT,AST bil level,and the alk phos.these are the big things that my sons transplant co ordinator looks at every month when my son has his post transplant labs done.If you could find out just what levels those are at and post anything else that is in the out of range areas it would really help alot in giving you the best advice,really.the lab sheets themselves are usually pretty simple to read as they will state what was tested,whether it is out of range and what the normal levels should be.
The thing is,any inflammation can be stemming from any number of actual causes,so the numbers really are rather important to know.but at any rate,start gathering records as soon as you can.all you have to do is call anyplace where she has been seen and ask them to send out a release of information to obtain medical records.she can also fill one out right at the next doc visit if she has one really really soon,otherwise just call.you just fill it out,she signs it and send it back and usually within a few days to about a week,they will be sitting in her mailbox.marcia
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