Patient's question:
My father-in-law is usually fond of drinking, and almost drinks every day. Recently, he has been feeling discomfort in his liver area. My mother-in-law told me that he even wakes up from his nap at night because of the pain. Moreover, whenever he drinks beer, he becomes extremely flushed and dizzy. After visiting the hospital, the doctor confirmed that he has alcoholic hepatitis. I suspect that it is caused by long-term beer consumption, but I am not entirely sure.Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), also known as alcoholic hepatitis, is the earliest and most common form of alcoholic liver disease. It is a liver injury condition caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption (alcoholism). Most cases of mild alcoholic fatty liver disease show no symptoms, while moderate to severe alcoholic fatty liver disease may present symptoms similar to chronic hepatitis, such as mild general discomfort, fatigue, easy exhaustion, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. It is recommended that your father-in-law minimize or avoid alcohol consumption in the future, which will help in the treatment of his condition.