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Red blotchy palms. i heard its a sign of liver disease. how do they test that? i'm a 24 year old male.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Blood tests: See doc. History of iv, nasal drug use? Asian born or family history of hepatitis? Family history of liver disease? Use of drugs, anabolic steroids, herbals, supplements, alcohol? If not, unlikely liver disease. Exam will reveal if signs of liver trouble, including if your palms are worrisome. Lab tests confirm if liver trouble or not. If so, more evaluation and rx ahead. If not, likely relax.

Answered 10/24/2017

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