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Is Blotchy And Burning Palms Symptoms Of Liver Damage?

I am a 39 year old female with a history of heavy drinking. I decided to stop drinking 11 days ago after having discomfort in the liver area off and on for years. I began researching online symptoms of liver damage and came across palmar erythema. Well, lo and behold, I looked at my palms and they are extremely blotchy red and they seem to have a burning sensation as well. My feet have this at certain times too. I had liver function tests done 9 months ago and my bloodwork was normal. I had the bloodwork repeated last week and it was also normal. Should I be pushing for more testing with what I am seeing on my hands? I am also a smoker. I have cut way back but my doctor did not want me to quit drinking and smoking at the same time. I am terrified that my irresponsible lifestyle has caused cirrhosis and I am in a panic!
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hello
In my opinion you should do an whole abdomen ultrasound scan.
I have few querries,if you can reply me back?
-how long have u been drinking and how much every day?
-how long you have been smoking and how many cigarettes every day?
-After you stopped drinking, did your hands started shaking or you have any tremors?
If you have been diagnosed with cirrhosis it means your liver is already damaged.
IF you have further questions kindly ask us again
with regards
Dr Aamir

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Is Blotchy And Burning Palms Symptoms Of Liver Damage?

Hello In my opinion you should do an whole abdomen ultrasound scan. I have few querries,if you can reply me back? -how long have u been drinking and how much every day? -how long you have been smoking and how many cigarettes every day? -After you stopped drinking, did your hands started shaking or you have any tremors? If you have been diagnosed with cirrhosis it means your liver is already damaged. IF you have further questions kindly ask us again with regards Dr Aamir