What Causes Alcohol Consumption While Suffering From Jaundice?

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Tue, 10 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctor,
I am 25 yrs old.I had jaundice during november..I had done a bilirubin test on January 10 and count was 2.6mg/dl.doctor had advised me not to take alcohol for next 6 months..but I had drunk a beer on last week..should I b worried?should I do one more test?plz reply

Answered by Dr. Divakara (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it is just one beer then no need to worry. And no need to get any test. But don't repeat consuming Alcohol again.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (58 minutes later)

Hi doctor,
Thank you for your valuable answer..
Is 2.6 mg/dl bilirubin count that I mentioned in my previous question ,something to be worried of,as it's a range, I feel,something above the normal range.
Also how long after jaundice should one has to put restriction on food and beer?
Waiting for your valuable advice.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to know your Liver function Profile test report.

Detailed Answer:
HI

2.6 is high and the reason has to be found out . If it is only due to Alcohol intake then the liver enzymes ( SGPT, SGOT ) will also be elevated . But if they are not elevated and only Bilirubin is elevated then there is a possibility of other causes of Jaundice.

Food and drink restriction has to be put till your bilirubin becomes normal.

Kindly let me know your Liver function test report.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E