Why Can't I Tolerate Alcohol Anymore? It Raises My BP.

Posted on Sun, 11 Aug 2019

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Question : Why can't I tolerate alcohol anymore? It raises my BP. I think my liver is not breaking it down. I just had my annual physical and my blood work came back great.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

After going to the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your help and I would like to tell you that probably your liver has gone weak.

Studies have shown that Consumption of more than 3 drinks in a single sitting increases the blood pressure and if this routine persists then blood pressure can shoot up to an unhealthy levels.

Kindly tell me what other issues you are experiencing after alcohol consumption.

Also kindly upload the images of your current blood reports for evaluation.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (25 hours later)

I have attached my latest tests.

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Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (8 hours later)

Just checking to see if you got my test results

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed all the blood reports attached by you and I would like to tell you that all reports are well within normal range even your liver function test report is perfect.

You need to cut down on your alcohol intake and see if that makes any difference over a period of time. Anyways no more than 60ml twice a week is recommended medically as that can affect your health in a long term.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj