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xanthomas in palms

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Hi, i recently noticed xanthomas in my palms. Has nothing to do with cirrhosis? I' m very worried since i had been for years a heavy drinker. i asked a doctor because i had pale stools, pain in the right side and thought i had jaundice both eyes and skin and he said no. but i'm worried sick

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I had this and it was not related to my liver problem, turns out it was a reaction to the vitamin D supplement I was taking. Both palms and soles were red and itchy. Worth having a look at any supplements you might be taking?

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i don't take any. but i hope you're right and it's something else. thanks for your reply.

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