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Alcoholism means your body has become addicted to alcohol. People with addiction will continue drinking alcohol even if it causes adverse effects on their life, work, and relationships. People who consume more than 12 to 15 drinks a week, people with mental health problems, and people having low self-esteem are at risk of getting addicted to alcohol.

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Can avoiding alcohol completely prevent AFib episodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Alcohol can lead to your atrial fibrillation. If you stop alcohol, it can definitely lower atrial fibrillation episodes.

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Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

Can my appetite loss be related to liver cancer at 35?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You can reverse back liver damage due to your history of heavy alcoholism.

What causes increased hemoglobin and decreased platelet?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your platelet count decreased over four months duration, chronic infection, and drug history have to be ruled out first.

Is it essential to inform the individual before administering anti-craving medications and aversion therapy for alcohol withdrawal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand both your concerns and those related to your husband's situation.

Is alcohol bad for hypothyroidism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Yes, alcohol does affect people who have hypothyroidism.

Answered By
Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

How to get someone to stop taking alcohol forever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding quitting alcohol, firstly, you need to take him to a nearby deaddiction center.

My ultrasound reports say 'bulky liver'. How can I get treated for that?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concerns.

What tests shall one undergo for hepatitis and liver damage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've carefully reviewed all the provided data (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Two noteworthy abnormalities stand out.

Can alcohol use increase my father's colon cancer risk?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Your father is 53, placing him in the average-risk age group for colorectal cancer screening.

My father is an alcoholic. Is he at risk for pancreatic cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pancreatic cancer is a serious and aggressive form of cancer that often goes undetected until it has reached an advanced stage.

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