Patient's question:
At the company gathering, everyone was in high spirits. My colleague, who was already fond of drinking beer, really indulged himself amidst the lively atmosphere. In the middle of the night, he suddenly collapsed into his chair, feeling nauseous and vomiting uncontrollably, with discomfort all over his body. We quickly sent him to the hospital, and only after the test results came back did we learn that he had alcoholic liver disease.Doctor's answer:
Alcohol consumption can be said to be the fundamental cause of the recurrence of alcoholic liver disease. Therefore, to treat alcoholic liver disease, the first step is to abstain from alcohol. During the treatment period, drinking alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may even cause the already deteriorated condition to worsen again. The diet of the patient should be balanced and appropriate, following the principles of being light, non-greasy, nutritious, and easily digestible. It is recommended to eat small meals frequently and avoid extremely cold, sweet, greasy, pungent, and mucus-forming foods that promote dampness. Additionally, alcoholic liver disease patients should eliminate and completely remove negative emotions such as frustration, depression, anxiety, sadness, and fear. They should build confidence in the treatment of the disease and enhance their recovery.