Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a condition caused by prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, leading to damage of liver cells. If not identified and treated early, it can progress from fatty liver to hepatitis and eventually liver cirrhosis.

The liver plays a vital role in detoxification, digestion, and metabolism. Continuous alcohol intake overwhelms the liver, causing inflammation, scarring, and loss of normal liver function over time.

• Diagnosis of fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis
• Liver function tests and ultrasound evaluation
• Management of jaundice, abdominal swelling, and liver pain
• Treatment of complications like ascites and portal hypertension
• Alcohol cessation counseling and lifestyle modification
• Long-term monitoring and supportive liver care

Treatment focuses on complete alcohol abstinence, medications to reduce liver inflammation, nutritional support, and management of complications based on disease severity.

With early diagnosis, strict lifestyle changes, and proper medical care, progression of Alcoholic Liver Disease can be slowed and liver function can be preserved.