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Alcoholic. yellowing skin. confused and agitated.

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Needs urgent care: This sounds like hepatic encephalopathy due to liver failure. This is very serious. See doctor NOW.

Dr David agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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