Overconsumption of alcohol can seriously harm the liver. The liver can process one alcoholic drink every hour on average. Alcohol abuse or heavy drinking puts a tremendous amount of stress on the liver, which in turn processes alcoholic beverages slowly. Alcohol can cause liver damage that can sometimes be treatable, but mostly it is life-threatening.

Alcohol and the liver are intimately related, so it’s critical to understand the potential effects of how much you consume. To learn everything on alcohol misuse, see this blog on Detox To Rehab. The website contains detailed information about substance abuse in the form of videos and articles.

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Types of Liver Damage due to Alcohol

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD)

The first stage of liver damage is when the liver cannot process the amount of alcohol consumed, and fat starts to develop and accumulate.

Alcohol Hepatitis

Alcohol hepatitis can cause liver swelling, which can lead to symptoms like jaundice, vomiting, and fever.

Alcoholic Cirrhosis

This is the final stage where the liver’s capacity to function normally is affected by the accumulation of scar tissue, resulting in liver failure, and treatment is irreversible.

Symptoms 

• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite and weight
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Tiny blood vessels on the skin
• Yellowish eyes, skin, and mucous.
• Redness in palm
• Fluid buildup in legs and abdomen

Reversing Liver Damage

• The first and foremost thing to do is quit drinking and start drinking fluid to remove bad toxins from the liver.
• Make changes to your lifestyle by including mild physical exercises, brisk walking, and avoiding any substance like nicotine, tobacco, etc.
• Eat healthy and light food that puts less stress on the liver.
• Consult a doctor and follow all medications prescribed.

A thorough body check-up is necessary if you find any of the symptoms mentioned above and you know you’re a heavy drinker. Life is beautiful, let’s not spoil it just for a few hours of fun.