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Does Alcohol Cause Liver Failure?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Question: Is there any way to know if Liver is affected by alchohol?I take drinks daily not more than 3-4 pegs of 60 ml with water.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Go for liver function test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello there.
Thanks for query.
Yes as per your query go for the following tests-
Liver function tests - Enzyme levels would be checked by drawing 5ml of blood.
Ultra sound abdomen- To rule out liver cirrhosis or fat deposition due to alcohol.

If they are normal your liver is normal.

Theoretically 60 ml of alcohol taken twice a week is not harmful.

Suggestion-
Go for tests and follow up with reports.

Thanks.
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Does Alcohol Cause Liver Failure?

Brief Answer: Go for liver function test. Detailed Answer: Hello there. Thanks for query. Yes as per your query go for the following tests- Liver function tests - Enzyme levels would be checked by drawing 5ml of blood. Ultra sound abdomen- To rule out liver cirrhosis or fat deposition due to alcohol. If they are normal your liver is normal. Theoretically 60 ml of alcohol taken twice a week is not harmful. Suggestion- Go for tests and follow up with reports. Thanks.