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Can i get jaundice from drinking if i only drink on the weekends?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Possible : Acute alcohol hepatitis with jaundice may occurs with episodic heavy drinking. Cirrhosis is less likely to occur but still possible.

Answered 7/25/2012

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