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18.7 enlarged liver my ct scan says .. enlarged liver 18.7 ...1 week ago .. how serious is this ... i do alcohol... 25 oz. of whiskey and 25 - 12.oz beers a week .. have been drinking for 60 yrs.. i am 73 . .. just saw on ct?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need to follow up with the doctor who ordered this test. My advice would be to stop drinking before there is more advanced liver disease. You may need a liver biopsy to find out the diagnosis. Alcohol is not going to be good for your liver now-even if the liver damage is from a different etiology. You may need to see a liver specialist. Good luck!

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Answered 4/23/2023

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