6-7 cm. cyst found in left lateral lobe of liver. Having symptoms of nausea,diarrhea, severe fatigue, pain in upper abdomen,radiating to back. Weight loss, decreased appetite. I have appt with heptalogist (sp), what should I expect?
Well I have not had to go to a hepatologist yet so I won't be much help to you not sure how much you know or how much you're worried about but if you already know its a cyst then its not cancerous but like you say it's causing you pain and nausea and of course when you're nauseous you don't feel like eating so you're going to lose weight wish I could help you further hang in there and take care I dunno in here that when sis get to a point maybe like yours they might do a reception and operate to take out the cyst
Well I have not had to go to a hepatologist yet so I won't be much help to you not sure how much you know or how much you're worried about but if you already know its a cyst then its not cancerous but like you say it's causing you pain and nausea and of course when you're nauseous you don't feel like eating so you're going to lose weight wish I could help you further hang in there and take care I dunno in here that when sis get to a point maybe like yours they might do a reception and operate to take out the cyst
Sorry don't know how it posted twice but if you don't mind my asking how old you are and are you a heavy drinker and how fast did it grow or was it the first time it was noticed
Don't drink, I am 58. The cyst showed up during cat scan looking for gallstones, 6 months ago, they decided to watch it, it was 4-5 cm. at that time, so it has grown a cm.
Then I would assume they're going to tell you to take it out you'll be fine and feel a hell of A lot better when its out. It's obvious that is what's causing your problems and you can't live like that. Unless they can try a needle aspiration assist should be fluid filled but will probably just fill up again
Thanks, I'm just ready for some relief, seems I've been sick all summer.
I too had liver cysts found by chance (3 of them) 5 months ago when looking for gallstones, I am being monitored for them so waiting for MRI scan appointment. My consultant said if population was scanned, more than half would have cysts found in body, they are only picked up by chance. I should know more about mine after scan results.
I get same symptoms as you too by the way.
If you don't mind me asking how old are you and what size are your three cyst. Mine were not there 2 years ago when I had a CT with contrast but had one 5 months ago and 1 very small one showed up in my liver and one in my right kidney. Then I just got rescanned with an MRI with contrast a month ago to confirm and make sure they were cyst and they found one more right next to the other one in my liver both only one to two millimeters I am 47 years old not a heavy drinker not a smoker pretty healthy and athletic but guess we're going to get something huh
I'm 53, am not sure why and how cysts form in the liver but there must be lots of people walking around with cysts in their bodies unaware. I wonder if cysts can be shrunk through diet?
Me too I think it's a lot of toxins in the food we eat alcohol smoking and been doing a lot of reading on leaky gut syndrome and certain foods and realize as we get older it's harder to get rid of those toxins, they've built up and I think cyst are the byproduct of it all and eventually may turn into cancer. I think that's why they use the overall statements of yes its a cyst but this can turn cancerous as well. Start reading more into a persons and gluten particularly the one the one out of the two parts of gluten that affect people even if they do not have a gluten allergy or sensitivity. Gluten causes the same problem in every one that eats it but not everyone shows symptoms but may as they age.
Do you think liver cysts and fatty liver will shorten life span? i hope not. I have now cut out starchy carbs and sugar out of my diet and hope it will help my liver and that it's not too late.
Pretty sure fatty liver could depending how fatty it is but cysts i think no, unless you fund a study that showes they turn cancerous at some point or burst and cause internal hemorrhage.
I have my liver function blood tests next week including some tumour markers which I have asked for to put my mind at rest. My last LFT's were normal last time so hoping for the same with my liver cysts. Originally I thought I only had one cyst but it seems I have 3. I would never have known this unless I'd had my ultrasound scan for what I was originally being investigated for gallstones.
teena, do keep us update about your liver cyst, i am particularly interested as i have about 3 cysts now that have been detected and are now being monitored now that i know i have them. I have fatty liver too (which was also picked up at the same time) and am also Type 2 diabetic so i am trying very hard now to lose weight and have already made major dietary changes. Please let us know how you get on with yours. Take care.
does anybody actually know what the cause of cysts anyway, I haven't looked that one up yet is it just getting old and our bodies degenerating at the very least, and do you think they just say they're benign cyst and sometimes say but cysts can always turn cancerous just to cover their you know what. I mean are we doomed do they always turn to cancer sooner or later.
There is no explanation why cysts occur, they can put it down to a number of things like infection but some people tend to have more cysts than others (ie i am a 'cysty' person so the doctor told me) as years ago i had an ovarian cyst which was left alone, i also have a kidney cyst which has also been left along and now these liver cysts. I think they can tell which cysts may be a danger so i guess that's why they monitor them once they find them so i'm keeping everything crossed that they will just check them out say 6 - 12 months and then the consultant will decide whether to 'discharge' me or not. I would never have know i'd got them if i hadn't had an ultrasound scan for what i thought was gallstones at the time as i was getting a mild, dull discomfort under my right rib (which i still get). My consultant said that if the population was scanned, probably half would have cysts detected in their bodies but of course they can't scan everyone as it's so expensive and only order scans when people go to them with symptoms. I am now waiting for my blood test results for my LFT (liver function test) which was normal 5 months ago and hope it's the same this time. I have also asked for some tumour markers (for my own peace of mind) as when it was detected 5 months ago i was beside myself with worry as you can imagine because i think it's a natural thing to think the worst when something like a lump / cyst etc is found and until you get the all clear, it is a huge worry - lost quite a bit of weight through worrying about it. I was told by the consultant that it wasn't anything suspicious and i haven't asked the question 'is there a possibility it can turn cancerous' although i think i will next time i see him. Even if i do get 'discharged' i think i will probably pay privately and have annual scans of my liver just to be on the safe side. I will keep you all posted.
I had my follow up MRI scan today and i was there for a good 40 minutes (they told me it would take 20 mins) so am feeling a bit anxious.
I had my LFT (liver function test results) today along with some other tests and they thankfully have come back OK.
I suppose i shouldn't grumble because at least i am being monitored but i can't help feeling nervous.
You already know what's in your liver all this MRI is going to do is show if it gotten bigger or spread you should already know if there vascular unless this is your first scan. You said they were sister right that rules out tumor correct. You're sick because the cysts are big enough to cause you digestive disorders. Basically they need to take them out so all you need to worry about is surgery