Dr. Ajeet Kumar
Medical Gastroenterology
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Hello doctor,
I am an alcohol addict since 2018. Without alcohol, I shiver and cannot be normal until I got hospitalized. Presently, I am very weak and need support (lathi) to walk. My urine is brown. I need an opinion.
Hello,
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Well, the report of chest x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows that you have fluid or water over both sides of the lungs. If this weakness is new and not chronic, I am afraid you have some active infection or maybe a viral infection like COVID 19. However, if you have this weakness and shortness or breath for many months then it is possible that you might have developed an enlarged heart due to alcohol consumption called alcoholic related cardiomyopathy.
I suggest you provide more information about this weakness. Is it something that you do not have the power to stand or walk or it is because you get breathless when you start walking and just stop doing things?
On opposed to the above possibilities a long term intake of alcohol can affect the liver and could lead to nearly similar symptoms that you have mentioned. Once I have sufficient information then I can help you in a proper manner.
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