Liver_disease_(alcoholic)
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Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD.
There are two ways Alcohol misuse (drinking too much)can cause ARLD. These are:
- drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis
- drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis , the more serious types of ARLD
Evidence suggests people whoregularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD:
- men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week
- spread your drinking over three days or more if you drink as much as 14 units a week
Theseinclude:
- being overweight or obese
- being femalewomen appear to be more vulnerable than men to the harmful effects of alcohol
- having a pre-existing liver condition, such as hepatitis C
- geneticsalcohol dependence and problems processing alcohol often run in families
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Causes
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD.
Complications
A number of serious complications can develop if you have alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), including portal hypertension, varices and ascites.
Diagnosis
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is often first suspected when tests for other medical conditions show a damaged liver.
Introduction
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range of associated symptoms.
Symptoms
In many cases, people with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) don't have any noticeable symptoms until their liver is badly damaged.
Treatment
Successful treatment for alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) often depends on whether someone is willing to stop drinking alcohol and make changes to their lifestyle.
