Question by jd_johnny: How long before a BLOOD TEST should i stop drinking ALCOHOL?
im having a blood test on monday. will drinking today affect it??
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Answer by heystupidopenthedoor
Yes, the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) will not completely be diminished. If it is for the police or for a medical condition they will be able to detect small ammounts of alcohol.
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Posted by: Alan in alcoholism treatment, tags: Abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Court, detect, Drug, issued, medical, prosecution, standard, Would
Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.
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Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.
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Question by FRANK: which blood test results may indicate alcoholism?
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Answer by MDH
Liver Function Tests would be warranted to indicate if the liver is in danger of cirrhosis from alcoholism.
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Posted by: Alan in alcoholism treatment, tags: Alcoholism, associated, Blood, Cirrhosis, commonly, disease, flow, liver, obstructs, Through
3.Cirrhosis of the liver, a disease commonly associated with alcoholism, obstructs blood flow through the hepatic blood vessels. As a result, the blood backs up, and the capillary pressure greatly increases in the organs drained by the hepatic portal system. What effects might this increasing capillary pressure produce, and which organs would it affect
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I suffer from ADHD and have my whole life. I have always preferred to manage the symptoms on my own through diet excercise and structure. Recently I have become very overwhelmed by the symptoms… I have been through counseling, completely removed sugar and alcohol from my diet. I have tried planners, sticky notes, journals, meditation, yoga, everything. I need help! I went to the doctor yesterday to see if I could get a prescription until I can get myself back on my feet. The doctor said I needed to come back and undergo a blood test and urinalysis. Is this a normal procedure and why?
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