Can Liver Cancer Be Caused By Excessive Alcohol Consumption?
Question: My husband has elevated liver enzymes. His primary care physician told him to stop drinking or he would die of liver cancer. He is being referred to a gastroenterologist ??
Brief Answer:
Hello. Yes, it is linked to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I understand your concern. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to cirrhosis of liver and later on cancer may develop called hepatocellular carcinoma which is quite dangerous. Best is to stop as early as as possible. Risk will reduce tremendously and livet function will return to normal.
Thanks and regards
Hello. Yes, it is linked to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I understand your concern. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to cirrhosis of liver and later on cancer may develop called hepatocellular carcinoma which is quite dangerous. Best is to stop as early as as possible. Risk will reduce tremendously and livet function will return to normal.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
But does it make sense for him to be going to a gastroenterologist?
Brief Answer:
Yes, he should visit
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Yes , he should visit a hepatologist. He will guide how to quit alcohol and can assess liver damage.
Thanks and regards
Yes, he should visit
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Yes , he should visit a hepatologist. He will guide how to quit alcohol and can assess liver damage.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D