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Originally Posted by link
Not what my docs stated but you are obviously a final authority on the topic 
Agreed. But of course, everyone lies. Most people do not feel comfortable disclosing anything to their doc that the doc doesn’t find independently, unless, maybe the patient is scared.
Sorry but this is total and complete BS. There is no definitive test that shows the causes of types of liver issues. I get liver function tests about 3x per year plus imaging, and my doc claimed at one point that my liver showed signs of alcohol abuse. The tiny detail is that I don’t drink, and never did.
Blood tests such as the typical liver function tests, can reveal a number of chemical levels and imaging can show some physical problems, but neither can define the source of the problem(s). |
Who said I was the final authority. Just because I present my case from years of experience in the the chemical health and mental health field? Not personal experience. No need to feel offended, that's not my intent.
I'm not aware of any studies that show patient's disclosing chemical health issues.
The MAST is a helpful screen many patients take when they are in for a check-up. It can tip off a Doc to a potential problem. Using this type of screen with and watching out for defencies in vitamins A and E, malnutrition, Hep C, high iron levels, fatty liver disease, head injuries, black and blue marks ... can be helpful as well. There's no definitive test, these are indicators...
You can read more about liver functions test.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1003260/pdf/westjmed00091-0095.pdf
These are all tools to help a physician determine if a problem exists-- one of many tools he/she has at their disposal - and a physician can be the first step in a getting a patient help. Ultimately it's up to the patient, if they want to BS their Doc, so be it.