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A member asked:

My dad has liver disease caused by alcohol abuse, he gets better than worse, is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Unfortunately, unless he is followed by a gastroenterologist, he will have problems. This is usually associated with delirium, often caused by elevated ammonia levels. Make sure, also, that he is not drinking at all.

Dr Front agreed

Answered 7/10/2013

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Normal for liver dis: Normal for liver disease, dependent upon severity and compliance with treatment/prevention advice.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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