Alcohol and Liver

A full assessment with an experienced GP may include;

• Ultrasound of the liver
• Medical history and lifestyle assessment helping calculate your weekly alcohol intake in units
• Height, weight and BMI check
• Urine analysis
• Blood pressure and pulse checks
• Full Blood Count and ESR and Biochemistry profile
• Liver and kidney disease risk
• Diabetes risk, anaemia risk and cardiovascular disease risk
• Thorough blood analysis to look at thyroid risk
• Cholesterol blood check

Results for some assessments may be available the same day, or within 5 days for laboratory tests. Expert lifestyle advice is also provided to help you protect your liver in the future. We can refer you to some excellent Counsellors and Therapists if you are looking to detox from alcohol or wish to abstain. Our GPs can support you in this difficult time and prescribe withdrawal medical if needed.

It’s also an opportunity for you discuss anything that may be worrying or concerning you. Our Midland Health GPs are great listeners and can offer you the right medical advice and help you live life better.