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Posted on Wed, 20 May 2020
Question: Hi, I have a question. 5 days ago I ended up in the ER because of dehydration/alcohol detox due to a 2 week alcohol binge I went into. When I went into the ER I had already been sober for 4 days, now is been 9 days since I stopped drinking. They did a series of tests on me, blood-work, EKG, CAT scan, etc. The Dr said everything was fine except for my liver enzymes, he said my liver was swollen because I was producing too many enzymes (Transaminitis) was his diagnosis. He didn't give me any medication but recommended I keep hydrating drinking Gatorade for the next 7 days, which it what I've been doing. My appetite is pretty much back to normal, I have no fever, no faintness or lightheadedness, no shakes, no diarrhea, no heart related symptoms. The only thing I still feel is a little dizziness that wont go away since I stopped drinking 9 days ago. So, my question is... is that normal due to the liver enzymes?... Should I keep just drinking Gatorade or should I drink something else as well?... Any other advise about the dizziness and how to stop it or treat it?... Please let me know, thanks you!
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The dizziness is because you stopped drinking alcohol!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed your information fully. All symptoms including the transaminitis is explained by binge drinking. It is a good idea you stopped drinking alcohol and this will bring several health benefits to you. The dizziness is as a result of you stopping to drink alcohol. This will certainly get better as the days go by. I will not recommend any medication at this time and certainly would not encourage you to go back to drinking alcohol. This dizziness is not caused by the elevated enzymes.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Hi, I Have A Question. 5 Days Ago I Ended

Brief Answer: The dizziness is because you stopped drinking alcohol! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I have reviewed your information fully. All symptoms including the transaminitis is explained by binge drinking. It is a good idea you stopped drinking alcohol and this will bring several health benefits to you. The dizziness is as a result of you stopping to drink alcohol. This will certainly get better as the days go by. I will not recommend any medication at this time and certainly would not encourage you to go back to drinking alcohol. This dizziness is not caused by the elevated enzymes. I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.