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I drink. after blood tests, the nurse called to say that my liver enzymes are high and my blood is extremely thin. not on any blood thinners. meaning?

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The alcohol is: affecting your clotting times and is damaging your liver. It's really time to stop, or you may develop cirrhosis and die from liver failure.

Answered 1/30/2019

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