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Seven days to detox my liver ..

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btphone · 07/02/2025 18:46

I have an ultrasound next week , and am concerned that due to a couple of heavy, fatty meals along with plenty of alcohol for celebratory nights out , my liver will show itself to be inflamed or worse , damaged. I do t want to postpone the ultrasound.
Is it possible to detox or help detox this organ in a Week and if so, how please?

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butterfly0404 · 07/02/2025 23:08

Chickensilkie · 07/02/2025 22:50

@butterfly0404 than what, 20 stone 10 stone wow atone

4 stone heavier than a healthy weight , numbers are irrelevant!

Chickensilkie · 07/02/2025 22:50

@butterfly0404 than what, 20 stone 10 stone wow atone

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btphone · 07/02/2025 22:00

It's an abdominal ultrasound . Dr said to outriule gall bladder or gastritis.

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barstar · 07/02/2025 21:57

There must be a reason you are having an ultrasound on your liver? I would suggest not trying to change it in a week, if there is something 'wrong' you need it to show.

butterfly0404 · 07/02/2025 21:53

Chickensilkie · 07/02/2025 21:28

@butterfly0404 if you on't mind me asking how over wight were you?

@Booboobagins that's awful sorry for your loss, no one shoud have to go through an awful death though.

I was 4 stone heavier, another half stone to lose and then I'm at healthy bmi x

Benjibas · 07/02/2025 21:35

SeriaMau · 07/02/2025 21:30

No it’s not.

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The British Liver Trust agree with me.

Benjibas · 07/02/2025 21:32

Mine went from fatty to not fatty at all with no weight loss. I think it may’ve been because of multiple antibiotics last year.

SeriaMau · 07/02/2025 21:30

Benjibas · 07/02/2025 18:54

Coffee is good for livers. No alcohol obviously. Water, lemon juice. I think you help a bit in a week.

No it’s not.

Chickensilkie · 07/02/2025 21:28

@butterfly0404 if you on't mind me asking how over wight were you?

@Booboobagins that's awful sorry for your loss, no one shoud have to go through an awful death though.

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btphone · 07/02/2025 21:10

Who is trying to manipulate the test !!
I simply stated that I had a heavy week of fatty food and alcohol and was worried about results.
That is not my norm so wanted to know the best way to get my liver back to normal for the scan.

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TourangaLeila · 07/02/2025 20:55

Why are you wanting to manipulate the test not find issues with your liver?

This post is so weird.

bournevilleismyfavourite · 07/02/2025 20:52

should you be drinking? If you have gallstones and have had Hep A twice?

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btphone · 07/02/2025 20:48

Thanks. I was beginning to get freaked out tbh.

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TheEllisGreyMethod · 07/02/2025 20:45

btphone · 07/02/2025 19:28

Why would anyone want to shrink their liver ? I've never heard of that!

This is supposed to be done under medical supervision if you are obese before abdominal surgery - as fatty liver is common and can make the surgery more complicated as it is a larger liver.
It was poor advice to your question and I recommend not following it. Your liver naturally detoxes, you will be ok

Loveumagenta · 07/02/2025 20:29

NeverDropYourMooncup · 07/02/2025 18:48

If you're drinking enough to think that a scan could show liver damage, a week of abstinence isn't going to do anything - and if you are drinking that much, stopping abruptly could make you critically ill.

Unfortunately this is true.

Booboobagins · 07/02/2025 20:16

@btphone your liver may have been affected by hepatitis, so honestly I'd say be cautious any way.

Not wanting to sound macabre, but my hubby died of liver failure following 2 years of antibiotics to treat mrsa. You don't want to die that way, it's awful.

Take lemon juice in water every day, as much as you can. Avoid fried food but eat a balanced diet. Please take care, OK x

butterfly0404 · 07/02/2025 20:07

I had a scan for suspected gallstones last year. No gallstones but did find I had Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease , as a result I've made lifestyle changes and lost 4 stone, refuced alcohol consumption and I've put my liver back to good health.

Just go to the appointment and don't do any stupid fad 'detox' as it won't make any difference. Good luck and hope all is OK x

Tourmalines · 07/02/2025 19:57

Well if your liver is damaged surely you would want to know ? But anyway , there is no magic detox . That’s all just hyped up marketing campaigns. Just cut out all the shit you eat and drink and the liver will detox itself . Lots of water too .

Florally · 07/02/2025 19:54

My friend did a liver shrinking diet. I’d double check because I might be wrong but it was something like a glass of milk for breakfast and than a stock cube drink for lunch and dinner.

Doggymummar · 07/02/2025 19:52

btphone · 07/02/2025 19:28

Why would anyone want to shrink their liver ? I've never heard of that!

It's a large organ, shrink it so it isn't accidentally damaged during other surgery. I wouldn't use a slimfast diet tho as I have no knowledge of thatt

delvan · 07/02/2025 19:49

The worried well.

Missmarplesknittingbuddy · 07/02/2025 19:46

btphone · 07/02/2025 19:11

No alcohol 🍺 issue just a week of celebration dinners and drinks and now a cancellation for abdominal ultrasound for possible gallstones. It was meant to be in two months time I have a history of hepatitis A twice when I was younger and am just a little worried .

Short term a few big meals and extra alchohol won't cause damage and likewise there are no dietary changes needed to " fix " this. The scan will look for gallstones and any obstructions . No need to cancel this .

WickWood · 07/02/2025 19:37

I had a scan recently to confirm gallstones, they didn't comment on the state of my liver at all (I don't drink any alcohol but didn't eat the healthiest foods prediagnosis!)

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btphone · 07/02/2025 19:28

Why would anyone want to shrink their liver ? I've never heard of that!

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