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Has Stopped Alcohol, Had Sudden Vomiting Sensation. Suggested Several Tests. Findings?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Question: Hi,
My Uncle has stopped alcohol from last 3 weeks. he had sudden vomiting and become very weak. local doctor suggested below
tests. Could you please tell me anything risk In it.



LIVER FUNCTION TEST

     
Investigation     Method     Findings

TOTAL BILIRUBIN     jendrassik Grof     1.30
DIRECT BILIRUBIN     Diazotized Sulfamilic Acid     0.42
INDIRECT BILIRUBIN          0.88
SGPT          57
SGOT          34
TOTAL PROTIEN          7.4
ALBUMIN          4.4
GLOBULIN          3.0
A/G RATIO          1.5


BLOOD TEST

Investigation     Method     Findings
BLOOD FOR V.R.D.L TEST     FLOCCULATION      NON-REACTIVE

VITAMIN-B12

Investigation     Method     Findings
VITAMIN-B12     CLIA      >2000
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (40 minutes later)
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Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

The test report looks normal except for the slight increase in the SGPT level which is not significant.
The vitamin B12 level is not low.
Since he had been consuming alcohol, the vomiting could be due to alcoholic gastropathy.
The weakness could be due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance due to repeated vomiting.
A complete blood count, liver function test, blood sugar and electrolyte levels and an upper GI endoscopy may have to be done.
If he is not able to tolerate oral fluids, intravenous fluids may be given to correct his hydration status and electrolyte imbalance.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Has Stopped Alcohol, Had Sudden Vomiting Sensation. Suggested Several Tests. Findings?

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer given below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

The test report looks normal except for the slight increase in the SGPT level which is not significant.
The vitamin B12 level is not low.
Since he had been consuming alcohol, the vomiting could be due to alcoholic gastropathy.
The weakness could be due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance due to repeated vomiting.
A complete blood count, liver function test, blood sugar and electrolyte levels and an upper GI endoscopy may have to be done.
If he is not able to tolerate oral fluids, intravenous fluids may be given to correct his hydration status and electrolyte imbalance.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini