his eyes are yellow

Old 07-11-2005, 06:57 PM
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his eyes are yellow

anyone ever notice that about their AH? it is alot worse after he has had his binge. i mentioned it to him once, but he shrugged it off.

they looked mighty yellow to me. isn't that like a sign of jaundice in babies? i wonder if this has anything to do with the condition of his liver? i wouldn't imagine it has anything to do with smoking would it? it seems to go away, but maybe now that he is on his own, they'll only get worse. is this a sign of hepatitis? anybody?....
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Old 07-11-2005, 07:46 PM
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It sounds like it could be the onset of cirrhosis of the liver. Here is a link that may help you with gaining some information.
http://www.syracusegastro.com/cirrhosis.html

He should get to a Dr. if he has any of these symptoms. A check up couldn't hurt. That would be my suggestion.
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Old 07-11-2005, 08:51 PM
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Generally with alcoholics, this is in indication of liver failure.
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Old 07-12-2005, 03:14 AM
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My AH's face in that area of the "apple" of his cheeks to his temple stay yellow. Sometimes worse then other times. I have often wondered if it is the start of cirrhosis.
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It's the start of cirrhosis. If it isn't too progressed the liver can regenerate itself if he were to stop drinking.

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