Alcoholic liver disease

Alcohol is harmful for the liver, and the most common reason responsible for end stage liver disease.

Safe limit for alcohol

Alcohol does not have a specific safe limit. However, studies reveal that an alcohol intake of 40-80gm in men, and 20-40gm in women can cause severe liver diseases if taken for >10 years.

Spectrum of disease

• Dyslipidemia

• Fatty liver

• Cirrhosis

• Steatohepatitis

Symptoms

• Heaviness in upper abdomen

• Jaundice

• GI bleeding

• Abdomen distension

• Pedal edema

• Behavioural alterations

Treatment

• Stop alcohol intake

• Intake of high-calorie and protein-rich foods

• Multivitamins

• Effective results seen in specific populations with silymarin, UDCA, steroids and pentoxifylline

Need Expert Medical Guidance for Alcoholic liver disease?

Consult University Gold Medalist Dr. Ankita Gupta at Gastro Liver Endoscopy Centre, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi for customized diagnostic evaluations.