Patient's question:
I have been attending banquets and drinking beer frequently for many years. I feel very frustrated because it often causes me severe stomach pain. I don't know why this happens. As a result, when I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I had developed alcoholic liver disease. How is this possible? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic liver disease, also known as alcoholic fatty liver, is the earliest and most common form of inflammation among symptoms of alcoholic liver disease. It is a liver injury disease caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption (alcoholism). Mild fatty liver often shows no symptoms, while moderate to severe fatty liver can present symptoms similar to chronic hepatitis, such as mild general discomfort, fatigue, easy exhaustion, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. Alcoholic liver disease is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek immediate treatment and follow their doctor's recommendations for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to self-care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.