I am 33 years old and try to restrict my drinking to 1 to 3 drinks a night, which for the most part I am successful at. I always wonder if I am doing things that are healthy for me, so I eat right (3 meals a day) and exercise moderately. I have annual physicals and have always gotten good results. Recently I had a full check up and blood work done for a life insurance policy and was listed as "preferred" and given a rate break. My paranoia stems from a slight pain in my lower right quadrant of my stomach / side and the fact that my father has diabetes and cirrhosis.

I just noticed the pain recently and it has persisted for over a week. If I probe in the area with my fingers, there is never any sharp pains. I suffer from back pain and wonder if this is a result of those problems. My blood pressure, pulse, urine and stools all seem fine. I am neither over weight or a smoker. I run my own business, so stress is a constant as well as having two small children.

Would yearly physicals and also a recent exam for life insurance indicate any alcohol related abnormalities? Having gone through what my father went through, I cannot help to dwell on this.