What should I get checked for after a year of alcoholism?

Question

I'm a little worried about what damage I might have cuased during my little drinking escapade and would like to know what I should get checked out. I don't have insurence nor do I have alot of moeny to spend so I'd like to know what I'm getting into before waltzing into the doctors office. I had a bit of abdominal pain in my stomach area sometimes after drinking so I am concerned mostly what might have caused that. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

you probably have an ulcer and there is most likely damage to your liver. because of the diet that alcoholics live off you're probably out on essential vitamins and minerals which could affect any organ in your body. i suggest paying for your mistakes literally and getting a full physical. tell your doctor you have been binge drinking for over a year and go from there. hopefully everything works out okay for you.

Answer 2

Dear get that liver checked. And the liquor doesn,t exactly help the brain either. But lot of us self medicate ourselves with liquor if that is your choice some would rather other was to kill some of the pain. I know because i drank plenty when i was younger and had to quit. Dring on an empty stomach isn,t the greatest either.Easier said than done i know. Try not to head for disater.See about that check up. There are free clinics. And theAA should have some suggestions

Answer 3

What you should get checked for is a willingness to face your drinking for what it was.

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
It's been my experience that no true alcoholic has "a little drinking escapade".... more will be revealed.

Answer 4

You can go to a doctors and ask to be tested for alcohol related illness and he will either perform them or refer you to somebody else.

Main things he/they will check is the condition of your liver and kidneys.

Answer 5

first and foremost, your liver
The physical health effects associated with alcohol consumption may include cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, polyneuropathy, alcoholic dementia, heart disease, increased chance of cancer, nutritional deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, and death from many sources.

check this out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism#Effects
and this one too
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_consumption_and_health

you can see there the effects of alcoholism, hence, you can know about what you might have, therefore, you would know what you have to get checked

Answer 6

Stop drinking and your body will heal itself, when you pass the point of no return you will know it because your body will quickly shut down. Stop drinking, or you will die.

Answer 7

Check your liver!