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I have an enlarged heart

2017-04-11 13:55:09
I am an alcoholic and have been for years. I am 3 weeks clean now. I have been diagnosed with hep c, and pancreatitis and now my heart is enlarged. Are these related to my drinking. And how serious is this
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Yes this could be related to drinking. Please contact a cardiologist.

Answered2017-04-15 11:16:16

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