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Can Drinking Alcohol Before Blood Tests Affect The Results?

Hi, I am male with 39 Years of age. I got the result of my blood test. My GGT is 102, Cholestrol is 227, LDL Cholestrol is 153 and HDL Cholestrol is 66. Rest all the figures are within normal range. I consume 4 pegs of alchohal every day and blood sample was given after 12 hours of last drink. Kindly comment and advise.
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Hello

Findings suggests raised GGT,cholesterol and LDL level.Increased GGT is specific for alcoholic liver injury.

You need further investigations like viral markers,complete liver function test,ultrasound of abdomen.

In such conditions,I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells.

Avoid alcohol completely.This is very important for your health.
You should also avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
You should avoid fried and junk food.
Statin group of drugs should be prescribed after evaluation.
You should also increase your physical activity.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Can Drinking Alcohol Before Blood Tests Affect The Results?

Hello Findings suggests raised GGT,cholesterol and LDL level.Increased GGT is specific for alcoholic liver injury. You need further investigations like viral markers,complete liver function test,ultrasound of abdomen. In such conditions,I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. Avoid alcohol completely.This is very important for your health. You should also avoid red meat and high fat milk products. You should avoid fried and junk food. Statin group of drugs should be prescribed after evaluation. You should also increase your physical activity. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan