Bishop, TX
A 49-year-old male asked:
If a person had thread looking veins on face and on chest would that mean liver problems if ast/alt albumin, bilirubin ,platelets alkaline phosphate,total protein,ggt are all normal?let me know?i do drink beer everyday i worry i have cirrhosis?
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
No, that finding is not pathognomonic sign for liver cirrhosis. However, if you are so concerned about liver problem, you better cut down the consumption or stop drinking, it is never too late.
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Answered Jan 03, 2023
Last updated Jan 3, 2023
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