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Mild tenderness in liver area after drinking alcohol, slight elevated liver enzymes 2 months ago, new test says they have came down but still tender.

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Please see a doctor: This could be due to liver , gall bladder or stomach problems due to alcohol. Please see a doctor to get labs repeated and you may need ultrasound of liver as well.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/29/2019

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