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As far as testing goes, B12, Vit D. I'd also suggest Vitamin B1, thiamine as thiamine gets low when people drink alcohol. The buildup of aldehydes in the metabolism of alcohol can cause the symptoms you describe.
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The high acetaldehyde concentrations described share similarity to symptoms of the flush (flushing of the skin, accelerated heart rate, shortness of breath, throbbing headache, mental confusion and blurred vision).
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction
People of Asian descent can have a genetic mutation that impairs alcohol metabolism. If you are Asian you could have this, and some other races also have this mutation, but not as commonly. So when this mutation is present the reactions to alcohol can be alarming.
I'd also get a complete CBC and see if your eosinophils are elevated. This white blood cell elevates, when parasites are present in some people. There are also amebic parasites that can infect the liver.
Fish tapeworms can cause low B12. They live in the intestines.
I would go to an infectious disease specialist for evaluation of any parasite you may think you have picked up.
When you get your testing, stop any supplements you may be taking for about 7 days. Their presence will mask your true status. You can start some thiamine now if you want, 100mg 3 times a day. If your B1 is low this will correct it. B1 thiamine is used in most alcoholic treatment centers when people detox from alcohol.
This link explains elevated ALT...
http://labtestsonline.org/understand...s/alt/tab/test
The most common cause is viral infection. But drugs, alcohol and hepatitis may also elevate it. Your level is not alarming yet.
Living in China could be a risk factor for hepatitis however, and you should get that tested for. A, B, and C.
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