Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing a dull pain in my liver area. During a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as alcoholic liver disease. Does alcoholic liver disease threaten life?Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic liver disease can cause certain harm to liver function, but it generally does not pose a life-threatening risk, especially in the early to middle stages. Relatively speaking, it is still relatively easy to treat. However, if alcoholic liver disease progresses to the late stage, it can cause irreversible harm to the liver, making treatment very difficult. It should be noted that late-stage alcoholic liver disease tends to worsen further, so people who frequently drink alcohol should pay close attention and seek medical health checks when liver area pain reoccurs. Additionally, they should avoid foods that are harmful to the liver and strictly abstain from alcohol, while cultivating healthy lifestyle habits. Only in this way can they maintain their physical health.