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Blood Reports Show Low Potassium Levels, Enlarged RBC. Alcoholic, Wrenching, No Appetite. Liver Disease ?

Hi my husband has been feeling generally unwell for months and recent blood tests have shown he has low potassium level and enlarged red blood cells.he is an alcoholic and drinks at least 2 bottles of wine per day.he also has no appetite and is always wrenching and feeling sick.he also has swollen legs and feet .do you think it is a sign of chronic liver disease .? Thanks AAAAA
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das.

The symptoms you mentioned indicates presence of chronic liver disease.

Do a liver function test and consult with a gastroenterologist for clinical evaluation, for ordering required investigations and for further management.

Regards.
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Blood Reports Show Low Potassium Levels, Enlarged RBC. Alcoholic, Wrenching, No Appetite. Liver Disease ?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das. The symptoms you mentioned indicates presence of chronic liver disease. Do a liver function test and consult with a gastroenterologist for clinical evaluation, for ordering required investigations and for further management. Regards.