Question 1

how bad is heavy binge drinking twice a week for my body?

Accepted Answer

Bad: It can be just as bad if not worse then drinking a six-pack a day.  It's alcohol abuse either way.  Both can lead to cirrhosis, dementia, increase risk for various cancers, increase risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, depression, high blood pressure..On and on.

It's alcoholism no matter how you slice it.  You should get help before it's too late.

Question 2

husband binge drinking last few months. stopped 1 week ago, how long should we wait before ttc?

Accepted Answer

He needs help: Before going down the path of starting a family, your husband needs to seek help for problem drinking.  While i know nothing about your situation, given what you have said, conception seems like a bad idea until he has sought help.

Question 3

i didn't find out i was prego until 15 weeks. i was binge drinking/moderately drinking that whole time. us says baby is ok. would the us show prob?

Accepted Answer

No: Fetal alcohol effect reflects a dose related intensity of findings.The original FAS description from France in the 50's came from alcoholics, many of whom died of alcohol related pbs within a year of giving birth.Although  no level of alcohol can be considered totally safe, moms have been in your position &amp; had normal outcome.An ultrasound might show some issues, but not all.

Question 4

binge drank about a week ago and bilirubin came back high. could binge drinking raise bilirubin yams if so how much and how long before back to normal? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: That is a common sign of alcoholic hepatitis. You should stop alcohol consumption at once and you do not need to know how long the bilirubin level becomes normal. If you continue to drink alcohol, you will for sure end up with alcoholic cirrhosis and then bilirubin level is no longer relevant to the eventual outcome or prognosis. Take care!

Question 5

with a normal liver can you get cirrhosis after a week of binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

: No, not with just one week of alcohol.
Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 6

history of anxiety and weekend binge drinking for ~9 years. no daily drinking. blood work normal for last 5 years. became a parent and now only 3-5 drinks per week. can i continue to drink moderately or did i have already done permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

: Not feasible to comment on whether there is any damage from your prior drinking.  Suggest you discuss this with your doctor.  The blood tests are reassuring but may not fully evaluate internal organs, such as liver, pancreas, kidney.  Obtain your doctor's opinion regarding alcohol in your specific case.

Question 7

can lack of water and food give me fever and make my body heat up and binge drinking only 3 times this week?

Accepted Answer

No: No to fever and body heating up,. This sounds however like a fairly un healthy lifestyle for the past week. Hydrate and get some food in you!

Question 8

how big of a difference can binge drinking make on a man's sperm count. i'm talking 4-7 days a week. drinking at least 18 beers each day.

Accepted Answer

Bigger picture: My friend, you have a bigger issue here that involves your alcohol dependence. Get treatment for your alcoholism. The damage you are doing to yourself involves more then just your sperm count.

Question 9

weekend binge drinking during school and years after before knowing risks (~ 8 years). went through two pregnancies completely abstained. is 9 months enough to reverse any potential liver damage? can i still enjoy a glass of wine moderately (3/week?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely that you sustained any long term damage from binge drinking in college (but can’t be sure, of course). Need blood test to determine

If more responsible now, glass of wine 3x/wk probably ok - be careful it doesn’t grow 3-&gt;5-&gt;10 during stressful times

Question 10

how can i treat my binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Binge drinking like any behavior has triggers of reinforcement. Your doctor can help you with medications, counseling and can refer to aa meetings etc.

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How bad is heavy binge drinking twice a week for my body?

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Husband binge drinking last few months. stopped 1 week ago, how long should we wait before ttc?

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I didn't find out i was prego until 15 weeks. i was binge drinking/moderately drinking that whole time. us says baby is ok. would the us show prob?

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Binge drank about a week ago and bilirubin came back high. could binge drinking raise bilirubin yams if so how much and how long before back to normal? thank you?

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With a normal liver can you get cirrhosis after a week of binge drinking?

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History of anxiety and weekend binge drinking for ~9 years. no daily drinking. blood work normal for last 5 years. became a parent and now only 3-5 drinks per week. can i continue to drink moderately or did i have already done permanent damage?

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Can lack of water and food give me fever and make my body heat up and binge drinking only 3 times this week?

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How big of a difference can binge drinking make on a man's sperm count. i'm talking 4-7 days a week. drinking at least 18 beers each day.

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Weekend binge drinking during school and years after before knowing risks (~ 8 years). went through two pregnancies completely abstained. is 9 months enough to reverse any potential liver damage? can i still enjoy a glass of wine moderately (3/week?

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How can i treat my binge drinking?

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