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What Are The Ill Effects Of Binge Drinking?

Hi, I ve had a blood test today which I belive is an LFT test to measure alcohol consumption. I don t drink on a daily basis, perhaps have 4-5 beers a week. However, on the odd occasion I go out (once a month, if that), I drink quite a lot (4-5 beers, 3-4 vodka/lemonades, few shots). Last time that happened was about 4 weeks ago. I last had a drink 24 hours before the test (2 glasses of wine). I ve been told the test is to show consistent heavy drinking on a daily basis, but concerned that the binge drinking might also have an effect. Can you comment? I m a 26 year old male in good health.
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Hi. I totally agree with my colleague that prescribed this tests for you, to see how your liver is working and if thre is some damage caused by this "drinking pattern" of yours (binge drinking) and not to measure your alcohol consumption. Even binge drinking can be harmfull to the liver, so I'd like to discourage you to this kind of drinking wven without knowing the LFT results ( I hope they're normal).
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What Are The Ill Effects Of Binge Drinking?

Hi. I totally agree with my colleague that prescribed this tests for you, to see how your liver is working and if thre is some damage caused by this drinking pattern of yours (binge drinking) and not to measure your alcohol consumption. Even binge drinking can be harmfull to the liver, so I d like to discourage you to this kind of drinking wven without knowing the LFT results ( I hope they re normal).