Pain in right side, liver damage or cirrhosis?

Question

I drink too much. I will admit that. I drink once or twice a week and drink to excess (9 beers and I am 165 lbs at 5"11). I am almost 28 and have been drinking this way since 21 (though I did drink since I was 18 but not as much). The last year or so I occassionally get pain in my side after drinking. I went to the doctor almost a year ago and they ran every test:blood, cat scan, etc, and everything checked out ok. I also had a blood test done 3 months ago and my liver and kidney function are well within the normal range. I know i must be damaging my liver so why do my tests come back normal? My liver and kidney function actually came back great according to my doctor. So could it be something else that alcohol is aggravating?

Answer 1

do you still have your appendix, usually if it is liver or kidney it will show on your lab work, do you have regular bowel movements? you should revisit your family doctor to be sure.

Answer 2

Could it be your appendix?

Answer 3

I can't tell you what's wrong with you, but it takes time for the liver damage to accumulate. I have a friend in his forties who drank like you do at your age and he's dying because if it.

If you know you have a problem and you're worried about your health, seek help before it's too late and you die a slow, painful death.

(I posted this same answer to your other question)