R78: Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood

R78.0: Finding of alcohol in blood

Alcohol can damage the body in different ways. This mainly depends on how much alcohol you have consumed in a given period. Alcohol is mainly broken down by the liver and can therefore damage the liver. However, alcohol can also cause damage to other organs such as the heart or nerves.

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