Patient's question:
My uncle was recently diagnosed with alcoholic liver disease after a thorough examination. He doesn't drink beer excessively, but he usually has a little with every meal, though it's not considered excessive either. Recently, he mentioned having some pain in his right ribs for quite some time, so he underwent a detailed check-up, and the result revealed alcoholic liver disease.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Alcohol is the cause and the culprit of alcoholic liver disease. In the early stages of alcoholic liver disease, there are no symptoms, making it difficult to detect. When symptoms such as indigestion, general weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, pain in the liver area, abdominal pain, and nausea and vomiting reappear, medical examination reveals abnormal liver function, such as decreased transaminase and transpeptidase. This is already alcoholic liver disease. The harm alcohol brings to patients with alcoholic liver disease is very significant. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pay close attention to dietary issues, focusing on light and nutritious foods. We hope that patients with alcoholic liver disease can receive professional treatment.