Alcoholic Liver Damage

Description of the disease

Alcoholic liver damage is a pathological condition of the liver caused by prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption. It leads to various changes in liver tissue and can have serious health consequences.

Classification

• Alcoholic hepatitis
• Alcoholic cirrhosis
• Fatty liver disease

Symptoms

• Pain in the right upper abdomen
• Leg swelling
• Abdominal enlargement

Causes

The main cause of alcoholic liver damage is prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances in the liver, which causes damage to it.

Diagnosis

• Complete blood count
• Ultrasound of the liver
• Liver biopsy

Treatment

Treatment of alcoholic liver damage includes abstaining from alcohol, treatment of complications, and patient rehabilitation.

Prevention

• Abstaining from alcohol
• Healthy lifestyle
• Regular medical check-ups

Doctor

Gastroenterologist or hepatologist treats alcoholic liver damage.