Alcohol !! Can this be resolved

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Asked for Female, 61 Years

I have muscle waisting, I also drink too much. The skin on my body looks awful. If I stop drinking can my health improve??? Thanks you

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Alcohol can affect the muscle fibers and can cause muscle wasting, atrophy and weakness. Stopping the alcohol consumption will stop the further progression of the wasting caused by the alcohol. Drink a minimum of 3 liters of water per day, eat a well balanced diet.

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Danish Khan

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history.. I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. some questions I might ask that will give me little idea about your history Then I will write prescription for you safe and well appreciated by my patients having similar complains please givme a feedback ASAP.