Patient's question:
I am 49 years old this year, and I currently live with my daughter and wife. I usually dislike drinking beer, and I have been drinking it for several decades. Recently, I had a thorough check-up and found out that I have alcoholic liver disease. I was worried that this disease might affect my wife and daughter, so I wanted to ask if this condition is contagious?Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic liver disease is not a contagious illness and will never be transmitted to family members, so you can rest assured about that. However, it is also a relatively serious condition. If it is not treated thoroughly, it is highly likely to develop into primary liver cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit a regular hospital's department of internal medicine for a systematic and thorough examination to confirm a personalized treatment plan, which we hope will be helpful to you.