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“It is easier to stay out than get out.” - Mark Twain (American Author
) Alcohol is a time-tested curse that has wrecked countless lives. Addiction to alcohol has left several brilliant lives desolate and destroyed many a promising career.  Since time immemorial, man has been hooked to substances that lend him a “high” and, alcohol is just one of the many intoxicants available to him. Serving alcohol has been an important part of many social occasions and rituals. In fact alcohol consumption has become a social norm in various communities. The transition of an occasional drinker becoming an excessive drinker, and then eventually becoming an alcohol-dependent can be gradual. It is precisely for all these reasons that the ill effects of alcohol are ignored until the symptoms get too overwhelming. Today alcohol consumption is one of the most serious public health issues, not just in the developed and affluent countries but also poorer nations. Liver is a vital organ and performs several roles. Two important functions include producing proteins that help the blood to clot and removing body wastes. The liver also regulates the supply of substances such as glucose throughout the body. In order to perform these functions the liver cells must function normally. Alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction is distinctively linked to alcoholic liver disease, a condition in which the liver is permanently damaged due to excessive drinking. Initial changes to the liver include swelling and inflammation (hepatitis). This may soon be followed by cirrhosis, when the morphology of the liver cells becomes abnormal --they become scarred and fibrosed. Most abnormal cells begin to die and the remaining abnormal ones multiply in order to overcome the shortage. This results in nodules. The scarring of the abnormal liver interferes severely with the liver’s basic function. Alcohol abuse may not cause liver disease in all alcoholics but it certainly predisposes them to the condition. Non -alcoholics too may develop chronic liver disease. Women appear to be more susceptible to the condition than men. Alcoholism is also associated with a series of other illnesses, medical conditions or problems that can be physical, psychological, social, criminal or economical in nature. |
Latest Publication and Research on Alcoholic Liver Disease - Updated on 12/05/2011
Cytokeratin-18 and hyaluronic acid levels predict liver fibrosis in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. - Published by PubMed
Cumulative risk of cardiovascular events following orthotopic liver transplantation. - Published by PubMed
[Liver transplantation - when and for whom it should be performed]. - Published by PubMed
A case of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) aggravated after treatment with raloxifene. - Published by PubMed
Specificity of unenhanced CT for non-invasive diagnosis of hepatic steatosis: implications for the investigation of the natural history of incidental steatosis. - Published by PubMed
Cytokeratin-18 and hyaluronic acid levels predict liver fibrosis in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. - Published by PubMed
Cumulative risk of cardiovascular events following orthotopic liver transplantation. - Published by PubMed
[Liver transplantation - when and for whom it should be performed]. - Published by PubMed
A case of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) aggravated after treatment with raloxifene. - Published by PubMed
Specificity of unenhanced CT for non-invasive diagnosis of hepatic steatosis: implications for the investigation of the natural history of incidental steatosis. - Published by PubMed
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chideria(Guest)
Posted on: 02/03/2012 hi, please do not mind my english.i had the liver alcohol for 2years.i drink alot of alcohol before untill,i had a fever and liver pains the doctor said i should chack my liver which is called l.f.t .so after the test the doctor discover all is not will.is abnormal for all{ALT} {AST} {GGT }{ALP} {ALB}it means my liver is not working will.i had a treatment in china for 2years nothing ,even the doctor is tired of me so i stop going there ,i think i will die ,because i send 4320usd for 2year i don't have money to spend any more.i start pray to god to save me.i stop taking alcohol for long,decide to stop eating oil food,fats,egg,bread,fride food and i stop eating fresh food such like fish,meats e.t.c i worriy so much even my stomach is pain me but i hope one day god will hear me .i start cooking my own food without oil,i useing dry things like dry fish ,fresh vegetables,onions,carrots,with maggi, creyfish,white rice,everyday one type of food and i drinking alot of water each 30mins,,i eat alot of fruits like apples,mango,popo,grape e.t.c i don't takeing oranges because i had a stomach pains.i drinking[ vitamin B complx ]and folic acid ]i giving my self alot of rest to help my liver to be strong.i stop to eat too much ,i eat alittle even if i hungry i eat alittle for 3months,believe me i want to test yesterday after my test the result is normal,i don't believe it, i want to another test is normal .my stomach is not paining me again i feeling good now for one week .the liver can healing by it self,i said to myself in is life again i will never drink alcohol even to make a friend that takes it never,care your health my friend i can help you to tell thanks
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rayski(Guest)
Posted on: 02/18/2012 Hello I read your comments on your health problem. I am going through the same thing with a friend here in California, I can't comment on your stage of health but my friends only got 2 or 3 weeks left. The Dr says the liver does not heal it self. His stomach has to be drained every 2 day's He is now turning very yellow. I wish you the best and may God help you back to total health.
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odira(Guest)
Posted on: 02/03/2012 hi, please do not mind my english.i had the liver alcohol for 2years.i drink alot of alcohol before untill,i had a fever and liver pains the doctor said i should chack my liver which is called l.f.t .so after the test the doctor discover all is not will.is abnormal for all{ALT} {AST} {GGT }{ALP} {ALB}it means my liver is not working will.i had a treatment in china for 2years nothing ,even the doctor is tired of me so i stop going there ,i think i will die ,because i send 4320usd for 2year i don't have money to spend any more.i start pray to god to save me.i stop taking alcohol for long,decide to stop eating oil food,fats,egg,bread,fride food and i stop eating fresh food such like fish,meats e.t.c i worriy so much even my stomach is pain me but i hope one day god will hear me .i start cooking my own food without oil,i useing dry things like dry fish ,fresh vegetables,onions,carrots,with maggi, creyfish,white rice,everyday one type of food and i drinking alot of water each 30mins,,i eat alot of fruits like apples,mango,popo,grape e.t.c i don't takeing oranges because i had a stomach pains.i drinking[ vitamin B complx ]and folic acid ]i giving my self alot of rest to help my liver to be strong.i stop to eat too much ,i eat alittle even if i hungry i eat alittle for 3months,believe me i want to test yesterday after my test the result is normal,i don't believe it, i want to another test is normal .my stomach is not paining me again i feeling good now for one week .the liver can healing by it self,i said to myself in is life again i will never drink alcohol even to make a friend that takes it never.add me for yahoo for more informations about it add me care your health my friend i can help you to tell thanks
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Bhel27(Guest)
Posted on: 09/07/2011 My husband is a heavy drinker of whisky. He consume around 500ml of whisky a night and has been alcoholic for more than 10 yrs and is now suffering from liver disease. He starting noticing a pain in his liver area 4 weeks ago and now showing a jaundice or yellowing of his skin and eyes and so as his stool and urine. Are all these symptoms of a severe stage? I think he's got a hepatitis liver disease which worries me and my sons health. Is this contagious or transferrable if it is how? He completely stop drinking as soon as he starts to see the sign and symptoms and trying to eat more healthier food. For how long would he suffer this disease? And is it still possible to cure this?
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Jogrif
Posted on: 06/21/2010 My husband drinks an average of 12 cans of beer a day and has been doing it for 20 years now. His face is now is actually purple with many veins showing and he is yellow around the eyes and has developed a "beer gut". He vomits frequently in the morning and doesn't seem to have much energy at all. Also, his mind is not as sharp as before. He knows and admits he is an alcoholic, but will never quit drinking. Are these symptoms indicative of Hepatitis Liver or still worse Cirrhosis? Do some people have more tolerance to alcohol and not develop cirrhosis?
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Liv52
Posted on: 06/15/2010 Thanks for this informative post. It is a good time to start thinking about the importance of liver treatment with alternative medicines. After lots of clinical research and tests, it has been proved that Liv.52 leads to an improvement in the architecture of the liver. Hepatic function tests and needle biopsy specimens show a definite improvement in hepatocellular function and structure. Regular intake of Liv.52 guarantees an increase in the number of the total mass of functioning hepatocytes. Also, the liver enzymes return to normal levels following an increase in total proteins, albumin and hemoglobin. We are direct resellers of Himalaya Liv 52 in Europe.Our website will provide a wealth of information, advice and recommendations on how you can improve your liver function using alternative medicines. |
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KUKREJA
Posted on: 10/22/2009 Along with the CNS, the LIVER suffers the most from alcohol consumption. Liver can handle only a certain amount of alcohol in any given time. When we drink quickly, our liver cells have to work overtime to process the alcohol. When this is more than the liver can deal with, the excess is transported to the rest of our organs. Liver needs water to do its job. As alcohol acts as diuretic (makes us pass urine), it dehydrates and forces the liver to divert water from elsewhere. When liver is processing alcohol, it produces a substance called ACETALDEHYDE which has a toxic effect on the liver itself, as well as the brain and stomach lining. Not feeling any side effects from drinking does not mean we are not risking liver damage. Chances are that we will not feel anything happening until this most resilient organ of our body (LIVER) has had enough. And, when that happens, what we have are the conditions, not at all easy to be reversed, like fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
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stevenwinton(Guest)
Posted on: 02/23/2009 I think the very important part of treatment is to stop using alcohol completely. If cirrhosis develops then you will need to manage the complications of cirrhosis. You made need a liver transplant. Some vitamins especially B.complex and folic acid can help reverse malnutrition. Abstinence is the mainstay of treatment; it can prevent further damage from alcoholic liver disease and thus prolong life. Because compliance is problematic, a compassionate team approach is essential. Steven Alcoholism Information
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christinarosy
Posted on: 06/09/2008 Alcohol is metabolized more slowly than it is absorbed.
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Posted on: 05/31/2008 my husband had an artery in his face that burst... the doctors said he has liver hepatitis, is that form of hepatitis contagious, should i be worried about myself and my child? Also, he is consuming alcohol in large amounts and isnt quitting, how long does a patient have before cirrhousis develops ? How long can someone live with this disease
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guest
Posted on: 09/05/2008 depending on the length of time,and whatlevel of alcohol your husband consumes the approx gestation period for any diagnostic developmental signsare 10yrs.You didn't say how long he has been drinking,or what his drink is.he obvioustly needs help NOW before further medical/psychosocial issues are present.Idon't know what resources they have in America to tackle this problem but he needs to go into a rehab centre for quite a while.Does he accept that he has a problem or--is he in denial? has it started to effect his mental state,and are you being swept along with his interchanging behaviour patterns.Regards to your question about hep c you can only contaminate yourself/daughter if either one of you make direct contact with his blood.ie:cuts etc.I would be more concerned about the effect on the family dynamics that this disease can create. Get him help NOW! GOODLUCK. |
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