Understanding Right-Side Abdominal Pain: Potential Liver Issues

Question
Hello Doctor,

I am a 23 year old male and have been experiencing what I think is liver pain for about 3 years now. The pain is under my ribcage on the right side if I am looking down at my stomach. This pain is usually noticed in the morning after going out drinking excessively. This all started when I went travelling for 5 months and was often drinking daily. I do not drink like I used to and hoped that this problem would get better as I changed my lifestyle. Twice I have quit drinking for a couple months at a time. I usually drink about one night a week but that often includes upwards of 10 beers. The pain always disappears after drinking some water which I always do. I am 6'1 and 195 lbs, eat healthy and have always been in pretty good shape. My friend I was travelling with had similar problems and his doctor told him there was an enzyme imbalance in his liver or something. I do not quite remember the complete details. I also seem to drink more than regular amounts of water and also urinate more than others. I get regular medical check ups and have been tested for diabetes among other things through blood and urine tests. Lately, I have tried taking milk thistle which has seemed to help a bit. Should I keep taking it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I feel that it is time to finally take this seriously. Thank you

Answer
Sounds like the fatty liver syndrome from too many carbs and alcohol so may be getting ready for a liver transplant and 10 drugs for the rest of your life. Now is a good time to check into the hospital for detox and quit permanently
Milk thistle is for alcoholic liver disease but only temporarily