What happens if alcoholic liver disease is not treated?

Patient's question:

Uncle Four, due to excessive drug use in his youth, now suffers from alcoholic liver disease. Uncle Four's complexion is very poor, extremely dull, and he feels weak all over. He often experiences abdominal bloating, nausea and dry heaving, severe pain in the liver area, frequent fever, poor digestion, sometimes nausea and vomiting, and sometimes constipation. His sexual desire has decreased, and he now experiences premature ejaculation.

Doctor's answer:

Alcoholic liver disease not only interferes with the production and metabolism of proteins and vitamins (malnutrition), but malnutrition also becomes a secondary factor that further damages liver cells. This mutual influence ultimately leads to fat infiltration, inflammation, and suppuration in liver cells, as well as the recurrence of liver cirrhosis. For alcoholic liver disease, it is essential to abstain from alcohol before undergoing medication treatment. You can take liver-protecting tablets, which can regulate the liver, improve qi, strengthen the spleen, and aid digestion. They are used for the treatment of fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, chronic hepatitis, and early liver cirrhosis. Alcoholic liver disease is a very serious condition, and patients are advised to seek treatment immediately. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctors' advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, they should pay attention to their own care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.

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