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I am having whisky every weekend. it makes around 6 normal pegs. just how much is feasible to drink without damaging the liver?

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Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

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Less than 2 drinks : More than 2 drinks per day or more than 4-5 drinks in one session os a problem for the liver and more or less everything else.

Answered 5/14/2017

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A member asked:

I am having whisky every weekend. it makes around 6 normal pegs. just how much is feasible to drink without damaging the liver?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

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So just say for instance if a person was to have cirrhosis of the liver and was drinking beer every day 6-8 beers. the GGT on bloodwork would not be normal right? Because that would be considered on going damage right?

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So just say for instance if a person was to have cirrhosis of the liver and was drinking beer every day 6-8 beers. the GGT on bloodwork would not be normal right? Because that would be considered on going damage right?Cannot get straight answers?

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So if a person was to have cirrhosis of the liver and was drinking beer every day 6-8 beers. the GGT on bloodwork would not be normal right? Because that would be considered on going damage right?because I read GGT can be normal in cirrhosis?

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Cannot get straight answers got another question.If someone is drinking 6-8 beers every evening and did in fact have ongoing cirrhosis of the liver would the GGT on bloodwork be normal?Because I read the GGT would not be normal?

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If a person was drinking alcohol say beer every day after a days work.If alcohol was causing liver damage the GGT would be elevated right?And if GGT was normal on lab work while drinking alcohol every day that would mean alcohol is not doing damage?

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