Posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2005, at 22:34:25
In reply to kinda Morbid Question- alcohol, posted by rainbowbrite on May 23, 2005, at 23:49:20
> When the liver enlarges, and then shrinks, becasue of alcohol use, is that a really really bad sign?
> And does anyone know if you can judge life expectancy on this?
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> can I ask more detailed questions about alcohol deaths or is that depressing?
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> ThanksI wasn't aware that the liver shrank.....I always thought it enlarged, stayed that way, but failed anyway.
Is there a name for the condition you're thinking about?
I dunno, is it morbid to talk about health consequences of substance abuse? I think it's part of overcoming denial.
Lar
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