Private Alcohol and Liver Health Screen

This Health Screen is performed by a Private GP and a Radiographer and lasts around 1 hour.

The GP will take your medical history and assess your lifestyle and will examine you. MUMS Radiographer will scan your liver and give you a verbal and written report.

Your height and weight and BMI will be measured and your urine will be tested.

Your blood pressure and pulse are measured.

It also includes an ECG – (Electrocardiogram) test that records your heart's electrical activity, showing its rate, rhythm, and overall health by detecting signals through electrodes placed on your skin, helping diagnose issues like irregular beats, heart attacks, or poor blood supply.

The blood analysis is focused not just on the liver but on all the organs that are affected by liver disease such as kidneys, gall bladder, and pancreas.

Stopping alcohol leads to rapid improvements in blood tests, with key markers like GGT, liver enzymes (ALT/AST), blood sugar/insulin (HbA1c), cholesterol, blood pressure, and MCV (red cell size) all showing positive changes, often within days to weeks, reflecting better liver function, cardiovascular health, and metabolic balance, though full normalization can take months. 

GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase): A key alcohol biomarker, GGT levels often rise within 24 hours of heavy drinking and return to normal within 2-6 weeks of abstinence.

ALT & AST: Liver enzymes that can also decrease as the liver heals.

Blood Sugar & Metabolism: Insulin & HbA1c: Levels stabilize, reducing diabetes risk, with significant improvement seen after a few months.

Heart Health: Blood Pressure & Heart Rate: Significantly decrease within a month of stopping alcohol.

Blood Cells

MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) often seen in alcohol misuse return to normal size within about 3 months.

Neutrophils & Lymphocytes: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), indicating inflammation, improves, showing reduced systemic inflammation. 

Timeline of Recovery

Days 3-7: Blood sugar and hydration normalize; blood pressure begins to drop.

Weeks 2-6: GGT levels normalize; blood pressure and heart rate improve significantly.

1-3 Months: MCV returns to normal; overall liver function, cholesterol, and metabolic markers continue to improve. 

Why This Matters

Regular blood tests, especially Liver Function Tests (LFTs), are crucial for monitoring recovery, with a period of 4-6 weeks abstinence recommended for a clear snapshot of liver health. These markers offer objective proof of the body's remarkable ability to heal once alcohol intake stops, emphasizing the benefits for long-term health. 

Early detection allows rapid treatment, better outcomes and saves lives.

Risk Factors are important – enabling you to make lifestyle changes.

This health screen enables you to discuss any issues you are experiencing – it is an elongated GP Consultation with extensive testing. MUMS prompt proactive management, including diet, exercise and in some cases – medication to reduce risk.

Please see below for the full details within this health screen:
 

Consultation
Personal Medical Report
Lifestyle Assessment
Physical Exam
Height, Weight, Urine & BMI
Blood Analysis Full Blood Count, ESR, Biochemistry Profile, Cholesterol HDL/LDL, Thyroid Profile, PeTH – Liver Test
ECG
Liver Ultrasound
Urine Analysis
Diabetes Risk
Anaemia Risk
Thyroid Risk
Liver disease Risk
Kidney disease Risk
Cholesterol Risk

MUMS Health Screens are comprehensive. You will have 1 hour with the Doctor, 30 mins with the Radiographer and a Free of Charge Consultation with the GP to discuss all your results.

We provide you with a detailed report and great on-going aftercare. You can book online or call us on 0121 704 2669 or email us administrator@mums.me.uk. 
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