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Are Back And Rib Cage Pain Related To Liver Problems?

Hi, I have been on the cabbage soup diet for 6 days and it has worked well, I actually have been eating healthier than ever before with fresh fruits and veggies feel great. However today the 7th day I noticed my urine smells musty even though I ve been drinking alot of water...the caveat is I ve been taking lorazapam 0.5 x 2 and drinking 3-4 beers a night, due to stress from my dad passing, my back hurts and under my right side ribcage is achy..does this mean I have liver problems?
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Sorry about your dad regarding of pain in the right rib cage and back side following 3 -4 beers at night as well as intake of lorazepam I am suggesting that you are gradually developing a condition called alcoholic hepatitis
In view of this please do the following test
Abdominal scan
Serum thiamine level
Urine toxicology
Meanwhile please see a neuropsychiatric specialist with the result and for further expect clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
Moreover please reduce your intake of alcohol and take some multivitamins pending your appointment
I hope this helps Regards
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Are Back And Rib Cage Pain Related To Liver Problems?

Hello dear Greetings Sorry about your dad regarding of pain in the right rib cage and back side following 3 -4 beers at night as well as intake of lorazepam I am suggesting that you are gradually developing a condition called alcoholic hepatitis In view of this please do the following test Abdominal scan Serum thiamine level Urine toxicology Meanwhile please see a neuropsychiatric specialist with the result and for further expect clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription Moreover please reduce your intake of alcohol and take some multivitamins pending your appointment I hope this helps Regards