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How To Treat Alcoholism?
I was diagnosed with cirrohsis a few years ago. Iam a 41yr old female, just over 9 + a half stone. I suffered a blackout 3 yrs ago through excess alcohol withdrawal avnd have varices banding. My doctor is unsympathetic + tells me to stop. I have no support, worried its too late now.
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Hi dear,
still you have time to stop alcohol and you able to be healthy once again.
for that first of all admit at nursing home where all the facilities available and than start medication as you are suffering from cirrhosis benzodizepins best one is lorazepam as it by pass liver. and also start medication for cirrhosis which have not any effect on liver.
consult psychiatrist and physician to work together.
Thank you
still you have time to stop alcohol and you able to be healthy once again.
for that first of all admit at nursing home where all the facilities available and than start medication as you are suffering from cirrhosis benzodizepins best one is lorazepam as it by pass liver. and also start medication for cirrhosis which have not any effect on liver.
consult psychiatrist and physician to work together.
Thank you
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