Hi all,

I'm awaiting test results, but I would like some feedback, if possible.

I generally drink about 20 units of alcohol per week, but the last
couple of times I've drunk excessively I've come down with an intense
flu-like syndrome. The "flu" lasts for a 3 day period with aching
joints (especially around the rib cage), aching eyes (when I try to
move them) and dark urine.

This has happened twice over a three week period, and could just be a
coincidence where I've been run-down and come down with the flu, but
I'm worried that it could be something more sinister like liver
disease.

The flu-like symptoms have waned, but I have a persistent ache in the
right side of my lower back.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Paul