Would you take this test?

[Pearlfisher]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19260423

I'd like to see this available in the near future.

 

[Dieseljockey]

This topic was on radio 4 this morning....makes you think..take the test and then they say "give up the drink" that's a whole new ball game. :hmm:

 

[PD]

just be sensible with your drinking................. a simple liver test would be nice though not only for us home brew alcoholics but as part of general health check.
I've reached an age tho I wish they would make and fit new bladder internal O rings, they get weaker with age.....

 

[Runwell-Steve]

I would take the test, I wish their was a simple reliable test.

I have had blood tests before to test my liver function, the results were not wonderful so on my doctors advice I completely abstained from alcohol for 6 months. After 6 months were up I retook the test and the results were worse.

My doctor then told me that other factors that were nothing to worry about could completely screw up the blood test, I don't remember what it was now though.

I still drink most evenings, although my intake is less than a third what it was a couple of years back, so I'm happy that I'm not drinking to stupid excess, even though I'm still abaove the government guidelines.

 

[Dieseljockey]

I would take the test, I wish their was a simple reliable test.

I have had blood tests before to test my liver function,

My doctor then told me that other factors that were nothing to worry about could completely screw up the blood test, I don't remember what it was now though.

I still drink most evenings, although my intake is less than a third what it was a couple of years back, so I'm happy that I'm not drinking to stupid excess, even though I'm still abaove the government guidelines.

This is the same as me, but my liver test came back ok, they say the new test is capable of providing a correct & accurate reading, the other problem I have is high blood pressure (which is now ok) but I also have cut back on my amount, this has helped me to loose 7lbs in about 4 weeks. Just cut back a little, but still enjoy...