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Can I Have Alcohol When My Liver Enzyme Level Is 137?

I was recently admitted to hospital for severe pain in my midriff area blood tests showed my liver enzymes were 325. I then had blood gasses taken and an EUS scan done which revealed my gall bladder was inflamed and full of sludge. I had gall bladder removal a couple of weeks later I had more blood tests done recently which showed my enzyme level is now 137 just slightly elvetate and also Alk Phos slightly elevated. I had previously not had any alchol for two months to this episode and was also on a low fat diet. I have now not had any alcohol for five months. I am going on holiday soon and would like to know if I will be O.K. to have a drink. If I can't it is no big deal. Thankyou Maisee
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Hello Mr Maisee,
I must congratulate you on your abstinence of seven months duration. Not a lot of people would be able to do that.
Looking at your lab results, I would say that you had a little bit of sludge travel down to your bile duct as well causing blockage of the bile dut (raised Alk Phos). This could have potentially injured your liver cells as well, causing increase in the level of your liver enzymes.
Your most recent set of labs does show that the liver injury seems to be resolving quiet well.
As a doctor I would strongly advise you against drinking and continue your abstinence and your healthy life style (low fat diet). But since you are going on vacation, a couple of beers wouldn't hurt.

Hope you enjoy your vacation and please do not hesitate to contact me for further queries - rxsuresh@gmail.com
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Can I Have Alcohol When My Liver Enzyme Level Is 137?

Hello Mr Maisee, I must congratulate you on your abstinence of seven months duration. Not a lot of people would be able to do that. Looking at your lab results, I would say that you had a little bit of sludge travel down to your bile duct as well causing blockage of the bile dut (raised Alk Phos). This could have potentially injured your liver cells as well, causing increase in the level of your liver enzymes. Your most recent set of labs does show that the liver injury seems to be resolving quiet well. As a doctor I would strongly advise you against drinking and continue your abstinence and your healthy life style (low fat diet). But since you are going on vacation, a couple of beers wouldn t hurt. Hope you enjoy your vacation and please do not hesitate to contact me for further queries - rxsuresh@gmail.com