Patient's question:
My friend was hospitalized a few days ago because he got alcoholic liver disease. I didn't know he had this disease at first, but later learned about it after visiting him. When I came back, I heard from others that this disease is infectious. However, when I visited my friend, he didn't tell me about it.Doctor's answer:
Many people believe that alcoholic liver disease is contagious, but this is actually incorrect. Alcoholic liver disease is not caused by hepatitis viruses; it is primarily triggered by inflammation in patients who consume large amounts of alcohol over a long period. Therefore, it is not infectious. Alcoholic liver disease patients can, while understanding standard treatment, use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in their daily lives. It is crucial to avoid extreme hunger or fullness in daily dietary habits and never overeat or binge drink.