Patient's question:
I am 38 years old and recently feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They advised me to get an injection. What are the clinical manifestations of alcoholic liver disease?Doctor's answer:
Patients with alcoholic hepatitis initially show no obvious symptoms. As alcohol consumption continues to increase, damage to liver cells can lead to recurrent liver area pain, fatigue, or affect dietary habits, resulting in poor nutrition. If alcohol consumption is very high, it can cause irreversible liver damage, leading to the recurrence of liver fibrosis. Severe liver function abnormalities may also occur. In such cases, even if the patient abstains from alcohol, the effects may not be significant.For patients with alcoholic liver disease, the first step is to quit drinking. Medications that protect the liver and reduce enzyme levels can be used, as well as adrenal glucocorticoid hormones to prevent liver fibrosis. If liver function deteriorates to a very severe stage, a liver transplant surgery may be necessary to save the patient's life.