Are Abdominal Aches and Headaches Sign of Cirrhosis? Posted: 03-31-06 13:06pm
About a week ago I started getting an
intense pain in the top of my head. My
head also feels like I have a fever, but
don't register anything significant. I
have also been getting an ache on my lower
right side. I do consume 5-8 drinks of
alcohol each day on the weekends. The
aches didn't go away when I stopped
drinking for several days though. I've
only been drinking like this for two
years, and before that only occassionally.
I didn't drink at all until I was 27.
I'm now 35. Are these symptoms of
cirrohsis?
Frequent headaches and abdominal pain are
signs of disorders not usually associated
with cirrhosis. The most certain sign of
cirrhosis is liver failure. In the
beginning stages of cirrhosis, signs and
symptoms are discovered only via
laboratory analyses. If you feel that
your drinking has taken a turn for the
worse, you can consult a mental health
professional, your GP, or a 12-Step
support group for help. The most
important quality to have when facing a
potential addiction is honesty. If you
can develop honesty, you can begin to
change your behavior.
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