The liver can only process about a small drink per hour. When you drink more, the liver becomes overloaded, leading to fat accumulation in liver cells - a stage known as fatty liver due to alcohol.
If it continues, the condition progresses to alcohol-related hepatitis, causing inflammation and impaired liver function. Finally, the prolonged inflammation creates cirrhosis, which is an irreversible scar.
Warning signs of cirrhosis caused by alcohol
Golden skin, yellow eyes: Signs of weak liver, toxins accumulate in the blood.
facility for bruising, bleeding: The liver does not produce enough clotting factors.
Obesity, neck: Excessive accumulation in the abdomen, swollen limbs.
In addition, patients may experience fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, pain in the right lower rib, and many small blood vessels on the skin.
To support the liver detoxification process, experts recommend:
Quit alcohol completely and participate in a drug rehabilitation program if needed.
Don't smoke, maintain a reasonable weight.
Eat healthy: limit processed foods, sugar and saturated fat.
Regular exercise: boosts immunity, reduces the risk of liver cancer.
Be careful with medication: even over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen can be harmful to the liver.
Avoid other toxins: chemicals, drugs, electronic cigarettes...
