Why do i hurt after drinking? Is it my liver??

Question

Hi, I'm 42 and have been a pretty heavy drinker most of my adult life. For the last couple of yrs I have had sharp pains under my right-side ribs after drinking. This is where my liver is. I had ultrasound a few years back but all showed normal. My GP thinks I just have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) but it only lasts a couple of days after a drinking bout then stops. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

iam the same a heavy drinker - try taking the herb milk thistle it cleans toxins out of the liver  

Answer 2

How about stopping the alcohol?     The liver can regenerate, but full regeneration takes about 7 years.

Other problems caused by heavy drinking are pancreatitis, which is very painful, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and a host of other problems.

I drank heavily for years, but stopped.     For me it wasn't difficult, but some need AA.    At least, for your own sake, cut down.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

People on this site would have no more insight than your doctor.  It sounds like it might be your liver.  You should see your doctor and be frank with him about your heavy drinking and the pains associated with it.  Also, do yourself a favor and stop drinking and join AA.  It works.

Answer 4

hiya it sounds very much like your liver,i had some of my liver taken out years ago.it does grow back as long as its not to badly damaged.its a nasty operation,they cut me wide open in my tummy,and there were drips and wires every where.mine stated with pains in my side.it got so bad i fainted and was taken to hospital.that saved my life,i do hope you will go to doctors to get it sorted.i wish you luck.x

Answer 5

no its the tax which you have too pay from this stinking jack diss of a uk government!!!!

Answer 6

your liver is tired try cutting down or stopping for a couple of weeks ,if it is your liver it will recover from a lot of alcohol but it needs time it's telling you it needs a rest for a while

Answer 7

You might have an ulcer