Thank you Jacker and Sara for your responses, I am very grateful.
I agree with everything you both say, although the NHS won't support a CT scan or any other investigations unless the patient has complained of something being wrong and it has therefore been recommended and referred by the G.P. It is an expensive procedure to pay for privately, but I would be willing to find the money if he would agree - but of course, being in such denial, he won't !
It is infuriating to say the least, but I don't think I have a choice but to sit it out and wait for some sign of illness of malfunction to manifest itself. Which of course, could be too late... Again, thank you though. It is nice to receive understanding and support. - JoshysNanna
I agree with Jacker. A biopsy or scan would show just what is going on with his liver. He can only dance with the devil so long. Until he is ready to quit there is nothing you can do for him. How are you doing with this? sara
You can actually have a good blood-work and still have a compromised liver. It just means that the "good cells" are operating normally, but there may be damaged tissue in between the good cells.
Some people get cirrhosis and some to not.....some have heart problems and some do not. There are many other factors involved, and with the cigarette habit (combined with drinking), I'd say his heart is a major worry too.
All I can say is drinking that much every day will catch up with you from a health standpoint. It's very hard to "make someone" stop- it has to become "real" to them, and they have to have a good reason for stopping on their own. If you need to give him a scare, see if you can get a CT Scan or an Ultra-sound on his liver.
Honestly, at 7 pints a day I do not believe you are worrying needlessly, but I understand that it's pretty hard to get him to stop if he has not seen any consequences.