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• #1 Alcohol-related liver disease: A global perspective | Annals of Hepatology

  https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-alcohol-related-liver-disease-a-global-S166526812400293X

  Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) represents one of the deadliest yet preventable consequences of excessive alcohol use. […] Daily alcohol consumption, binge drinking (BD), and heavy episodic drinking (HED) are the patterns associated with a higher risk of developing ALD. […] The escalating global burden of ALD, even exceeding what was predicted, is the result of a complex interaction between the lack of public policies that regulate alcohol consumption, low awareness of the scope of the disease, late referral to specialists, underuse of available medications, insufficient funds allocated to ALD research, and non-predictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, where increases of up to 477 % in online alcohol sales were registered in the United States. […] Alcohol consumption remains the leading cause of cirrhosis globally and is responsible for almost 60 % of cirrhosis burden in Europe, North America, and Latin America, while hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains the leading cause in Southeast Asia, Africa, and East Mediterranean regions.

• #2

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease-arld/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is common in the UK. The number of people with the condition has been increasing over the last few decades as a result of increasing levels of alcohol misuse. […] Alcoholic hepatitis, which is unrelated to infectious hepatitis, is a potentially serious condition that can be caused by alcohol misuse over a longer period. […] Severe alcoholic hepatitis, however, is a serious and life-threatening illness. […] Alcohol misuse is now one of the most common causes of death in the UK, along with smoking and high blood pressure.

• #3

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease-arld/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is common in the UK. The number of people with the condition has been increasing over the last few decades as a result of increasing levels of alcohol misuse. […] Alcoholic hepatitis, which is unrelated to infectious hepatitis, is a potentially serious condition that can be caused by alcohol misuse over a longer period. […] Severe alcoholic hepatitis, however, is a serious and life-threatening illness. […] Alcohol misuse is now one of the most common causes of death in the UK, along with smoking and high blood pressure.

• #4 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Ethanol and its metabolite, acetaldehyde, have been shown to damage liver cell membranes. […] Ethanol can alter the fluidity of cell membranes, thereby altering the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and transport proteins. […] Acetaldehyde may be the principal mediator of alcoholic liver injury. […] The deleterious effects of acetaldehyde include impairment of the mitochondrial beta oxidation of fatty acids, formation of oxygen-derived free radicals, and depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. […] Alcohol consumption may exacerbate liver injury caused by other pathogenic factors, including hepatitis viruses. […] Approximately 20% of patients presenting with alcoholic hepatitis have concomitant hepatitis C virus infection. […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of serious liver disease in Western societies, causing 80% of hepatotoxic deaths and 50% of liver cirrhosis.

• #5 Alcoholic liver Disease: Symptoms, causes and prevention

  https://recovered.org/alcohol/alcohol-and-health/alcoholic-liver

  Excessive alcohol use damages the tissues of the liver, producing a range of lesions, including fat deposits (steatosis), inflammation (hepatitis), and scarring (fibrosis and cirrhosis). […] Around a third of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic hepatitis, usually after a decade or more of alcoholism. But it can also turn up following short-term binge drinking and in some moderate drinkers. […] The liver is the primary site of ethanol metabolism and therefore sustains the most tissue damage from alcohol abuse of any place in the body. […] Alcohol likely causes liver damage by causing the accumulation of toxic acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol, in the liver. […] Some groups are more likely to develop alcohol-related liver disease when they drink. […] Population-level studies have found the risk of liver disease increases markedly for men for drink more than 40g of ethanol per day and for women who consume more than 20g per day. […] Cirrhosis usually requires drinking at least 80g/per day for at least 10 years. […] In extreme cases of alcohol-related liver disease, patients may be required to go under the knife for partial or full liver transplants.

• #6 How Alcohol Impacts the Liver | Northwestern Medicine

  https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/What-Alcohol-Does-to-the-Liver

  Alcohol is directly toxic to the liver, but so are the byproducts of alcohol metabolism. […] Over years of regular and excessive drinking, sustained damage to the liver from alcohol can cause liver cancer, alcohol-associated liver disease and cirrhosis. […] Alcohol-associated liver disease is the progressive decline of liver function due to inflammation and destruction of the liver cells because of alcohol use. Alcohol-associated liver disease can lead to cirrhosis or scarring of the liver, which occurs when the liver cells are injured repeatedly and try to regenerate. […] For people with alcohol-associated liver disease and cirrhosis, it’s paramount that they do not consume any alcohol, says Dr. Boike. There is no safe amount of alcohol for them to consume.

• #7

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease-arld/causes/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. […] There are 2 ways alcohol misuse (drinking too much) can cause ARLD. […] drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis […] drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD. […] Evidence suggests people who regularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD.

• #8 Alcohol-related liver disease | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. […] There are 2 ways alcohol misuse (drinking too much) can cause ARLD. These are: drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis; drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD. […] Evidence suggests people who regularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD. […] As well as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, other factors can increase your chances of developing ARLD. These include: being overweight or obese; being female women appear to be more vulnerable than men to the harmful effects of alcohol; having a pre-existing liver condition, such as hepatitis C; genetics alcohol dependence and problems processing alcohol often run in families.

• #9 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  Alcoholism is a widespread and damaging behaviour of people throughout the world. Long-term alcohol consumption has resulted in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) being the leading cause of chronic liver disease. […] Ethanol consumption changes the functional or expression profiles of various regulatory factors, such as kinases, transcription factors, and microRNAs. Therefore, the underlying mechanisms of ALD are complex, involving inflammation, mitochondrial damage, endoplasmic reticulum stress, nitrification, and oxidative stress. […] ALD is characterized by liver injury, inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and/or cancer caused by long-term or large volumes of alcohol intake. […] Although ethanol-induced liver injury has been of great concern in recent years, the underlying mechanisms of ethanol-induced liver injury are complex and involve multiple signaling pathways.

• #10 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  Alcohol-induced liver injury mainly involves structural damage to liver cells, lipid accumulation, and inflammation. […] Studies have demonstrated that transcription factors, kinases, and microRNAs (miRNAs) play critical regulatory roles in ALD. […] Several mechanisms are possibly associated with ethanol-induced liver diseases. For example, acute ethanol consumption can result in oxidative stress, nitrification stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. […] Chronic ethanol consumption can result in dysregulated lipid metabolism, lipid accumulation, and AFL and alter the gut-liver axis by damaging the tightly connective structures of the intestinal epithelium. […] Ethanol exposure can reduce mitochondrial volume and the F0 adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthase levels and inhibit protein synthesis.

• #11 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Ethanol and its metabolite, acetaldehyde, have been shown to damage liver cell membranes. […] Ethanol can alter the fluidity of cell membranes, thereby altering the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and transport proteins. […] Acetaldehyde may be the principal mediator of alcoholic liver injury. […] The deleterious effects of acetaldehyde include impairment of the mitochondrial beta oxidation of fatty acids, formation of oxygen-derived free radicals, and depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. […] Alcohol consumption may exacerbate liver injury caused by other pathogenic factors, including hepatitis viruses. […] Approximately 20% of patients presenting with alcoholic hepatitis have concomitant hepatitis C virus infection. […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of serious liver disease in Western societies, causing 80% of hepatotoxic deaths and 50% of liver cirrhosis.

• #12 Alcohol-related Liver Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. […] Chronic drinking can also result in a condition known as alcohol-related liver disease. This is a disease in which alcohol useespecially long-term, excessive alcohol consumptiondamages the liver, preventing it from functioning as it should. […] Alcohol-related liver disease refers to a spectrum of disorders, and treatments vary based on the severity of liver disease. Abstinence from alcohol is the recommended in all cases to prevent further injury and complications. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) occurs when the liver is damaged by excessive consumption of alcohol, usually over a period of several years. […] The process of metabolizing alcohol can result in the production of substances that damage liver cells. It can also lead to the production of abnormal levels of fats, which are stored in the liver. Finally, alcohol ingestion can also cause liver inflammation and fibrosis (the formation of scar tissue).

• #13 Alcohol-related Liver Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. […] Chronic drinking can also result in a condition known as alcohol-related liver disease. This is a disease in which alcohol useespecially long-term, excessive alcohol consumptiondamages the liver, preventing it from functioning as it should. […] Alcohol-related liver disease refers to a spectrum of disorders, and treatments vary based on the severity of liver disease. Abstinence from alcohol is the recommended in all cases to prevent further injury and complications. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) occurs when the liver is damaged by excessive consumption of alcohol, usually over a period of several years. […] The process of metabolizing alcohol can result in the production of substances that damage liver cells. It can also lead to the production of abnormal levels of fats, which are stored in the liver. Finally, alcohol ingestion can also cause liver inflammation and fibrosis (the formation of scar tissue).

• #14 Alcohol-related Liver Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. […] Chronic drinking can also result in a condition known as alcohol-related liver disease. This is a disease in which alcohol useespecially long-term, excessive alcohol consumptiondamages the liver, preventing it from functioning as it should. […] Alcohol-related liver disease refers to a spectrum of disorders, and treatments vary based on the severity of liver disease. Abstinence from alcohol is the recommended in all cases to prevent further injury and complications. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) occurs when the liver is damaged by excessive consumption of alcohol, usually over a period of several years. […] The process of metabolizing alcohol can result in the production of substances that damage liver cells. It can also lead to the production of abnormal levels of fats, which are stored in the liver. Finally, alcohol ingestion can also cause liver inflammation and fibrosis (the formation of scar tissue).

• #15 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #16 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #17 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #18 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #19 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol consumption is high in most Western countries. […] The main risk factors for alcohol-related liver disease are Quantity and duration of alcohol use, Sex, Genetic and metabolic traits, and Obesity. […] There appears to be a threshold effect above which the amount and duration of alcohol use increases the risk of the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, even after adjustment for body size. […] Alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families, suggesting genetic factors. […] A diet high in unsaturated fat increases susceptibility, as does obesity. […] Other risk factors include iron accumulation in the liver and concomitant viral hepatitis. […] Chronic excessive alcohol consumption induces the MEOS, increasing its activity.

• #20 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Ethanol and its metabolite, acetaldehyde, have been shown to damage liver cell membranes. […] Ethanol can alter the fluidity of cell membranes, thereby altering the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and transport proteins. […] Acetaldehyde may be the principal mediator of alcoholic liver injury. […] The deleterious effects of acetaldehyde include impairment of the mitochondrial beta oxidation of fatty acids, formation of oxygen-derived free radicals, and depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. […] Alcohol consumption may exacerbate liver injury caused by other pathogenic factors, including hepatitis viruses. […] Approximately 20% of patients presenting with alcoholic hepatitis have concomitant hepatitis C virus infection. […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of serious liver disease in Western societies, causing 80% of hepatotoxic deaths and 50% of liver cirrhosis.

• #21 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546632/

  Different factors, such as metabolic, genetic, environmental, and immunological, collectively play a role in alcoholic liver disease. […] The liver tolerates mild alcohol consumption, but as the consumption of alcohol increases, it leads to disorders of the metabolic functioning of the liver. […] Quantity and duration of the patient’s alcohol intake are the highest risk factors for the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible than men. […] Obesity and high-fat diet also increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Concurrent hepatitis C infection is associated with younger age of onset, more advanced histological damage, and decreased survival. […] Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLAP3) is associated with alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

• #22 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol consumption is high in most Western countries. […] The main risk factors for alcohol-related liver disease are Quantity and duration of alcohol use, Sex, Genetic and metabolic traits, and Obesity. […] There appears to be a threshold effect above which the amount and duration of alcohol use increases the risk of the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, even after adjustment for body size. […] Alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families, suggesting genetic factors. […] A diet high in unsaturated fat increases susceptibility, as does obesity. […] Other risk factors include iron accumulation in the liver and concomitant viral hepatitis. […] Chronic excessive alcohol consumption induces the MEOS, increasing its activity.

• #23 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #24 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  The estimated minimum daily ethanol intake required for the development of cirrhosis is 40 g for men and 20 g for women, older than 15-20 years. […] The long-term prognosis of individuals with alcoholic hepatitis depends heavily on whether patients have established cirrhosis and whether they continue to drink. […] If alcohol abuse continues, alcoholic hepatitis invariably persists and progresses to cirrhosis over months to years. […] The overall 30-day mortality rate in patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis is approximately 15%; however, in patients with severe liver disease, the rate approaches or exceeds 50%.

• #25 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #26 Alcoholic Related Liver Diseases – Gastroenterologist in Flemington & Hillsborough, NJ

  https://www.hunterdondigestivehealth.com/alcoholic-related-liver-diseases/

  Alcohol-related cirrhosis is the most serious form of alcohol-related liver disease. The damage from alcohol-related cirrhosis is not reversible and can lead to portal hypertension, liver cancer, liver failure, and ultimately death. […] The more you drink and the longer you abuse alcohol the greater your risk for developing Alcoholic Liver Disease. […] Consuming more than 60 grams of alcohol in men daily, and 20 grams of alcohol in women daily significantly increases your risk of developing cirrhosis. […] Having a Family History of Alcoholic Liver Disease increases your risk substantially. […] Having a history of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD or NASH) increases your risk. […] Liver transplant may be required for some patients with end-stage alcoholic liver disease.

• #27 Alcohol Liver Disease: Signs, Symptoms, & Causes

  https://www.floridarehab.com/alcohol/liver/

  Four out of five deaths from liver disease are caused by alcohol. The liver processes alcohol, and drinking alcohol puts strain on it. This stress causes fat to build up in the liver over time, which eventually affects how the liver heals and causes liver inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to the buildup of scar tissue, which reduces liver function. If enough of a healthy liver converts into scar tissue, it can ultimately lead to liver failure. […] Research shows that it typically takes at least 100 liters (26.4 gallons) of pure alcohol to cause permanent liver damage. This corresponds to 30 grams, or about two drinks, every day for 10 years. […] Consuming 80 grams, or just under six drinks, every day for 10 years is linked to an almost 100% chance of liver damage. It is important to note that these measurements are based on a 10-year period, and drinking less alcohol over a longer time frame can carry the same risks.

• #28 Alcohol Liver Disease: Signs, Symptoms, & Causes

  https://www.floridarehab.com/alcohol/liver/

  Four out of five deaths from liver disease are caused by alcohol. The liver processes alcohol, and drinking alcohol puts strain on it. This stress causes fat to build up in the liver over time, which eventually affects how the liver heals and causes liver inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to the buildup of scar tissue, which reduces liver function. If enough of a healthy liver converts into scar tissue, it can ultimately lead to liver failure. […] Research shows that it typically takes at least 100 liters (26.4 gallons) of pure alcohol to cause permanent liver damage. This corresponds to 30 grams, or about two drinks, every day for 10 years. […] Consuming 80 grams, or just under six drinks, every day for 10 years is linked to an almost 100% chance of liver damage. It is important to note that these measurements are based on a 10-year period, and drinking less alcohol over a longer time frame can carry the same risks.

• #29 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #30 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Can Your Liver Be Repaired?

  https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/alcohol-addiction/liver-repair/

  Most people know that alcohol affects your liver but dont know exactly how this process works and how to protect their liver from alcohol best. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to a group of liver diseases that occur with alcohol use, often predictably and sequentially. […] Heavy drinking over several years can lead to ARLD; however, research shows that binge drinking can begin causing noticeable liver damage in as little as seven weeks. […] Alcohol is a toxin that has to be processed by the liver. ARLD occurs because alcohol puts stress on the liver. […] Alcoholic fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is the first step of liver damage caused by alcohol. […] When fatty liver disease is present for a prolonged period of time, it causes inflammation in the liver or hepatitis.

• #31 Alcoholic liver disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_liver_disease

  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), also called alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), is a term that encompasses the liver manifestations of alcohol overconsumption, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. Although steatosis (fatty liver disease) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. More than 90% of all heavy drinkers develop fatty liver whilst about 25% develop the more severe alcoholic hepatitis, and 15% liver cirrhosis. […] As of 2010, known risk factors of ALD are: […] Quantity of alcohol taken: Consumption of 6080 g per day (14 g is considered one standard drink in the US, e.g. 1+12 US fl oz or 44 mL hard liquor, 5 US fl oz or 150 mL wine, 12 US fl oz or 350 mL beer; drinking a six-pack of 5% ABV beer daily would be 84 g and just over the upper limit) for 20 years or more in men, or 20 g/day for women significantly increases the risk of hepatitis and fibrosis by 6% to 41%. […] Pattern of drinking: Drinking outside of meal times increases up to 3 times the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Sex: Women are twice as susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, and may develop alcoholic liver disease with shorter durations and doses of chronic consumption. […] Ethnicity: Higher rates of alcohol-related liver disease, unrelated to differences in amounts of alcohol consumed, are seen in African-American and Hispanic males compared to Caucasian males. […] Hepatitis C infection: A concomitant hepatitis C infection significantly accelerates the process of liver injury. […] Genetic factors: Genetic factors predispose both to alcoholism and to alcoholic liver disease. […] Iron overload (hemochromatosis). […] Diet: Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A and E deficiencies, can worsen alcohol-induced liver damage by preventing regeneration of hepatocytes.

• #32 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol consumption is high in most Western countries. […] The main risk factors for alcohol-related liver disease are Quantity and duration of alcohol use, Sex, Genetic and metabolic traits, and Obesity. […] There appears to be a threshold effect above which the amount and duration of alcohol use increases the risk of the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, even after adjustment for body size. […] Alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families, suggesting genetic factors. […] A diet high in unsaturated fat increases susceptibility, as does obesity. […] Other risk factors include iron accumulation in the liver and concomitant viral hepatitis. […] Chronic excessive alcohol consumption induces the MEOS, increasing its activity.

• #33 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The genetic impact on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD development was elucidated in previous studies, as individual variation exists after chronic alcohol consumption. […] Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic risk loci for ALD development, including Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing-3 (PNPLA3) gene, which is the major risk factor for the progression of ALD, and to a lesser extent, transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) and membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain-containing protein 7 (MBOAT7), are the key determinants of ALD progression.

• #34 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The genetic impact on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD development was elucidated in previous studies, as individual variation exists after chronic alcohol consumption. […] Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic risk loci for ALD development, including Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing-3 (PNPLA3) gene, which is the major risk factor for the progression of ALD, and to a lesser extent, transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) and membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain-containing protein 7 (MBOAT7), are the key determinants of ALD progression.

• #35 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546632/

  Different factors, such as metabolic, genetic, environmental, and immunological, collectively play a role in alcoholic liver disease. […] The liver tolerates mild alcohol consumption, but as the consumption of alcohol increases, it leads to disorders of the metabolic functioning of the liver. […] Quantity and duration of the patient’s alcohol intake are the highest risk factors for the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible than men. […] Obesity and high-fat diet also increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Concurrent hepatitis C infection is associated with younger age of onset, more advanced histological damage, and decreased survival. […] Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLAP3) is associated with alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

• #36 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The genetic impact on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD development was elucidated in previous studies, as individual variation exists after chronic alcohol consumption. […] Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic risk loci for ALD development, including Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing-3 (PNPLA3) gene, which is the major risk factor for the progression of ALD, and to a lesser extent, transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) and membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain-containing protein 7 (MBOAT7), are the key determinants of ALD progression.

• #37 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The genetic impact on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD development was elucidated in previous studies, as individual variation exists after chronic alcohol consumption. […] Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic risk loci for ALD development, including Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing-3 (PNPLA3) gene, which is the major risk factor for the progression of ALD, and to a lesser extent, transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) and membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain-containing protein 7 (MBOAT7), are the key determinants of ALD progression.

• #38 Alcoholic liver disease: Symptoms, treatment, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/215638

  Females are more susceptible to the negative effects of alcohol, even at the same levels of alcohol intake as males, so are more likely to quickly develop fibrosis, inflammation, and liver injury as a result of alcohol. […] Having hepatitis C increases the risk, and a person who consumes alcohol regularly and has had any type of hepatitis faces a higher chance of developing liver disease. […] Genetic changes can affect the risk. If a person experiences changes in the genetic profiles of particular enzymes that are key to alcohol metabolisms, such as ADH, ALDH, and CYP4502E1, they will have a higher chance of developing alcoholic liver disease. […] The first step in treating any level of alcoholic liver disease focuses on removing alcohol from the diet. […] This can help to reverse some early stages of liver disease.

• #39 Alcohol-related liver disease: A global perspective | Annals of Hepatology

  https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-alcohol-related-liver-disease-a-global-S166526812400293X

  A combination of behavioral (amount of drinking, pattern, type), environmental (other comorbid conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, viral hepatitis, smoking) and genetic (Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 PNPLA3 i140m variant genotype, 17B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-13 HSD17B13, Transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 TM6F2) or epigenetic factors are likely to determine individual susceptibility to progression to advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis among heavy drinkers, but the mechanisms are largely unknown. […] The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a negative impact on alcohol consumption patterns worldwide, which is expected to increase ALD burden in the near future. […] Detecting ALD at early stages is a key step to prevent its associated morbidity and mortality. […] Total alcohol abstinence and alcohol relapse prevention are the goals of therapy in patients with AUD and ALD, with the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, 12-step programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous), and pharmacotherapy. […] Policies like taxation, restrictions on alcohol availability, bans on alcohol advertising and implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) have been identified as effective interventions to reduce ALD burden.

• #40 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol consumption is high in most Western countries. […] The main risk factors for alcohol-related liver disease are Quantity and duration of alcohol use, Sex, Genetic and metabolic traits, and Obesity. […] There appears to be a threshold effect above which the amount and duration of alcohol use increases the risk of the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, even after adjustment for body size. […] Alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families, suggesting genetic factors. […] A diet high in unsaturated fat increases susceptibility, as does obesity. […] Other risk factors include iron accumulation in the liver and concomitant viral hepatitis. […] Chronic excessive alcohol consumption induces the MEOS, increasing its activity.

• #41 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #42 Alcoholic liver disease: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease.

• #43 Alcoholic liver disease Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/alcoholic-liver-disease

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease is treatable if it is caught before it causes severe damage. However, continued excessive drinking can shorten your lifespan. […] Cirrhosis further worsens the condition and can lead to serious complications. In case of severe damage, the liver cannot heal or return to normal function.

• #44 Study: Women With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Have Greater Mortality Risk Than Men With Condition

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/study-women-with-alcohol-related-liver-disease-have-greater-mortality-risk-than-men-with-condition/

  Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai and colleagues found that women with steatotic liver disease related to alcohol consumption have almost twice the risk of dying within a certain time period than men with the same condition. […] Experts are unsure what exactly causes steatotic liver disease, but associated factors include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. […] Nearly one-fifth of the whole cohort, totaling 1,971 people, had steatotic liver disease, and more than 75% of these adults had MetALD. Although all forms of steatotic liver disease were about twice as common in men than women, the data showed that risk of death was significantly higher in women over a median period of 26.7 years. For example, having MetALD increased risk of dying 83% more in women than in men, when compared with people who did not have liver disease. Even further, women with ALD had a 160% greater mortality risk than men with ALD.

• #45 Metabolic and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD): a representation of duality | npj Gut and Liver

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s44355-024-00014-8

  All SLD subtypes are at a higher risk of developing primary liver cancer (PLCa), including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). […] The combination of obesity and T2DM are potential risks for HCC in individuals with ALD, while high alcohol intake raises the likelihood of HCC in those with MetS. […] The cessation of ovarian function favours dysmetabolism and dyslipidaemia and increases the likelihood of MASLD in the group of postmenopausal women by around 2.4 times. […] However, it is obvious that results obtained in American and European studies might not be relevant in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean populations, which are genetically different in terms of insulin sensitivity, -cell function, as well as ability to metabolize alcohol. […] The indirect alcohol biomarkers, including carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT), glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), are also effective in indicating heavy alcohol use. […] Further research is required to discover biomarkers that are more sensitive and specific for varying levels and patterns of alcohol consumption.

• #46 Alcohol-related liver disease | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. […] There are 2 ways alcohol misuse (drinking too much) can cause ARLD. These are: drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis; drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD. […] Evidence suggests people who regularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD. […] As well as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, other factors can increase your chances of developing ARLD. These include: being overweight or obese; being female women appear to be more vulnerable than men to the harmful effects of alcohol; having a pre-existing liver condition, such as hepatitis C; genetics alcohol dependence and problems processing alcohol often run in families.

• #47 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Not everyone who drinks heavily develops ALD. […] While the amount of alcohol and the length of time as a heavy drinker are the key risk factors, additional forces impact the outcome. […] Carrying extra weight increases the risk of liver disease because fat builds up in the liver. […] The fat cells secrete acids which cause a reaction that destroys healthy cells in the liver, leading to scarring. […] Add alcohol to the mix and the combined effect adds additional liver damage. […] Often people who drink heavily, eat poorly. […] The lack of nutrients contributes to liver cell damage. […] How a body metabolizes alcohol is influenced by genetics. […] If certain enzymes are missing, that can affect the risk of developing ALD. […] Rates of ALD are higher in African-American and Hispanic males than in Caucasian males. […] Women are more susceptible than men to the impact of alcohol because they become more impaired than men after drinking equal amounts. […] Adding alcohol to a liver already taxed by hepatitis increases the risk of developing liver disease, as well as liver cancer.

• #48 Alcohol-related liver disease | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. […] There are 2 ways alcohol misuse (drinking too much) can cause ARLD. These are: drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis; drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD. […] Evidence suggests people who regularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD. […] As well as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, other factors can increase your chances of developing ARLD. These include: being overweight or obese; being female women appear to be more vulnerable than men to the harmful effects of alcohol; having a pre-existing liver condition, such as hepatitis C; genetics alcohol dependence and problems processing alcohol often run in families.

• #49 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546632/

  Different factors, such as metabolic, genetic, environmental, and immunological, collectively play a role in alcoholic liver disease. […] The liver tolerates mild alcohol consumption, but as the consumption of alcohol increases, it leads to disorders of the metabolic functioning of the liver. […] Quantity and duration of the patient’s alcohol intake are the highest risk factors for the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible than men. […] Obesity and high-fat diet also increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Concurrent hepatitis C infection is associated with younger age of onset, more advanced histological damage, and decreased survival. […] Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLAP3) is associated with alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

• #50 Alcoholic liver disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_liver_disease

  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), also called alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), is a term that encompasses the liver manifestations of alcohol overconsumption, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. Although steatosis (fatty liver disease) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. More than 90% of all heavy drinkers develop fatty liver whilst about 25% develop the more severe alcoholic hepatitis, and 15% liver cirrhosis. […] As of 2010, known risk factors of ALD are: […] Quantity of alcohol taken: Consumption of 6080 g per day (14 g is considered one standard drink in the US, e.g. 1+12 US fl oz or 44 mL hard liquor, 5 US fl oz or 150 mL wine, 12 US fl oz or 350 mL beer; drinking a six-pack of 5% ABV beer daily would be 84 g and just over the upper limit) for 20 years or more in men, or 20 g/day for women significantly increases the risk of hepatitis and fibrosis by 6% to 41%. […] Pattern of drinking: Drinking outside of meal times increases up to 3 times the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Sex: Women are twice as susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, and may develop alcoholic liver disease with shorter durations and doses of chronic consumption. […] Ethnicity: Higher rates of alcohol-related liver disease, unrelated to differences in amounts of alcohol consumed, are seen in African-American and Hispanic males compared to Caucasian males. […] Hepatitis C infection: A concomitant hepatitis C infection significantly accelerates the process of liver injury. […] Genetic factors: Genetic factors predispose both to alcoholism and to alcoholic liver disease. […] Iron overload (hemochromatosis). […] Diet: Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A and E deficiencies, can worsen alcohol-induced liver damage by preventing regeneration of hepatocytes.

• #51 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The genetic impact on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD development was elucidated in previous studies, as individual variation exists after chronic alcohol consumption. […] Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic risk loci for ALD development, including Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing-3 (PNPLA3) gene, which is the major risk factor for the progression of ALD, and to a lesser extent, transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) and membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain-containing protein 7 (MBOAT7), are the key determinants of ALD progression.

• #52 Alcoholic liver disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_liver_disease

  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), also called alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), is a term that encompasses the liver manifestations of alcohol overconsumption, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. Although steatosis (fatty liver disease) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. More than 90% of all heavy drinkers develop fatty liver whilst about 25% develop the more severe alcoholic hepatitis, and 15% liver cirrhosis. […] As of 2010, known risk factors of ALD are: […] Quantity of alcohol taken: Consumption of 6080 g per day (14 g is considered one standard drink in the US, e.g. 1+12 US fl oz or 44 mL hard liquor, 5 US fl oz or 150 mL wine, 12 US fl oz or 350 mL beer; drinking a six-pack of 5% ABV beer daily would be 84 g and just over the upper limit) for 20 years or more in men, or 20 g/day for women significantly increases the risk of hepatitis and fibrosis by 6% to 41%. […] Pattern of drinking: Drinking outside of meal times increases up to 3 times the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Sex: Women are twice as susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, and may develop alcoholic liver disease with shorter durations and doses of chronic consumption. […] Ethnicity: Higher rates of alcohol-related liver disease, unrelated to differences in amounts of alcohol consumed, are seen in African-American and Hispanic males compared to Caucasian males. […] Hepatitis C infection: A concomitant hepatitis C infection significantly accelerates the process of liver injury. […] Genetic factors: Genetic factors predispose both to alcoholism and to alcoholic liver disease. […] Iron overload (hemochromatosis). […] Diet: Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A and E deficiencies, can worsen alcohol-induced liver damage by preventing regeneration of hepatocytes.

• #53 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol consumption is high in most Western countries. […] The main risk factors for alcohol-related liver disease are Quantity and duration of alcohol use, Sex, Genetic and metabolic traits, and Obesity. […] There appears to be a threshold effect above which the amount and duration of alcohol use increases the risk of the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, even after adjustment for body size. […] Alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families, suggesting genetic factors. […] A diet high in unsaturated fat increases susceptibility, as does obesity. […] Other risk factors include iron accumulation in the liver and concomitant viral hepatitis. […] Chronic excessive alcohol consumption induces the MEOS, increasing its activity.

• #54 Alcoholic Related Liver Diseases – Gastroenterologist in Flemington & Hillsborough, NJ

  https://www.hunterdondigestivehealth.com/alcoholic-related-liver-diseases/

  Alcohol-related cirrhosis is the most serious form of alcohol-related liver disease. The damage from alcohol-related cirrhosis is not reversible and can lead to portal hypertension, liver cancer, liver failure, and ultimately death. […] The more you drink and the longer you abuse alcohol the greater your risk for developing Alcoholic Liver Disease. […] Consuming more than 60 grams of alcohol in men daily, and 20 grams of alcohol in women daily significantly increases your risk of developing cirrhosis. […] Having a Family History of Alcoholic Liver Disease increases your risk substantially. […] Having a history of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD or NASH) increases your risk. […] Liver transplant may be required for some patients with end-stage alcoholic liver disease.

• #55 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Alcoholic hepatitis is a syndrome of progressive inflammatory liver injury associated with long-term, heavy intake of ethanol. […] The pathogenesis is not completely understood. […] The relative risk of cirrhosis rises significantly for alcohol intake above 60 g/day for men and 20 g/day for women, over a decade. […] Although the association of alcohol and liver disease has been known since antiquity, the precise mechanism of alcoholic liver disease remains in dispute. […] Genetic, environmental, nutritional, metabolic, and immunologic factors, as well as cytokines and viral disease, have been invoked. […] Most patients with alcoholic hepatitis exhibit evidence of protein-energy malnutrition. […] In the past, nutritional deficiencies were assumed to play a major role in the development of liver injury.

• #56 Alcoholic hepatitis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcoholic-hepatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351388

  Alcoholic hepatitis is swelling, called inflammation, of the liver caused by drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol destroys liver cells. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by damage to the liver from drinking alcohol. Just how alcohol damages the liver and why it does so only in some heavy drinkers isn’t clear. […] These factors are known to play a role in alcoholic hepatitis: The body’s way of breaking down alcohol makes highly toxic chemicals. These chemicals trigger swelling, called inflammation, that destroys liver cells. Over time, scars replace healthy liver tissue. This keeps the liver from working well. This scarring, called cirrhosis, can’t be fixed. It’s the final stage of alcoholic liver disease. […] Other factors that can be involved with alcoholic hepatitis include: Other types of liver disease. Alcoholic hepatitis can make chronic liver diseases worse. For instance, if you have hepatitis C and drink, even a little, you’re more likely to get liver scarring than if you don’t drink. Lack of nutrition. Many people who drink heavily don’t get enough nutrients because they eat poorly. And alcohol keeps the body from using nutrients as it should. Lack of nutrients can damage liver cells.

• #57 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Ethanol and its metabolite, acetaldehyde, have been shown to damage liver cell membranes. […] Ethanol can alter the fluidity of cell membranes, thereby altering the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and transport proteins. […] Acetaldehyde may be the principal mediator of alcoholic liver injury. […] The deleterious effects of acetaldehyde include impairment of the mitochondrial beta oxidation of fatty acids, formation of oxygen-derived free radicals, and depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. […] Alcohol consumption may exacerbate liver injury caused by other pathogenic factors, including hepatitis viruses. […] Approximately 20% of patients presenting with alcoholic hepatitis have concomitant hepatitis C virus infection. […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of serious liver disease in Western societies, causing 80% of hepatotoxic deaths and 50% of liver cirrhosis.

• #58 Alcoholic Hepatitis (Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis): Background, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/170539-overview

  Ethanol and its metabolite, acetaldehyde, have been shown to damage liver cell membranes. […] Ethanol can alter the fluidity of cell membranes, thereby altering the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and transport proteins. […] Acetaldehyde may be the principal mediator of alcoholic liver injury. […] The deleterious effects of acetaldehyde include impairment of the mitochondrial beta oxidation of fatty acids, formation of oxygen-derived free radicals, and depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. […] Alcohol consumption may exacerbate liver injury caused by other pathogenic factors, including hepatitis viruses. […] Approximately 20% of patients presenting with alcoholic hepatitis have concomitant hepatitis C virus infection. […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of serious liver disease in Western societies, causing 80% of hepatotoxic deaths and 50% of liver cirrhosis.

• #59 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Not everyone who drinks heavily develops ALD. […] While the amount of alcohol and the length of time as a heavy drinker are the key risk factors, additional forces impact the outcome. […] Carrying extra weight increases the risk of liver disease because fat builds up in the liver. […] The fat cells secrete acids which cause a reaction that destroys healthy cells in the liver, leading to scarring. […] Add alcohol to the mix and the combined effect adds additional liver damage. […] Often people who drink heavily, eat poorly. […] The lack of nutrients contributes to liver cell damage. […] How a body metabolizes alcohol is influenced by genetics. […] If certain enzymes are missing, that can affect the risk of developing ALD. […] Rates of ALD are higher in African-American and Hispanic males than in Caucasian males. […] Women are more susceptible than men to the impact of alcohol because they become more impaired than men after drinking equal amounts. […] Adding alcohol to a liver already taxed by hepatitis increases the risk of developing liver disease, as well as liver cancer.

• #60 Alcoholic liver disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_liver_disease

  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), also called alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), is a term that encompasses the liver manifestations of alcohol overconsumption, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. Although steatosis (fatty liver disease) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. More than 90% of all heavy drinkers develop fatty liver whilst about 25% develop the more severe alcoholic hepatitis, and 15% liver cirrhosis. […] As of 2010, known risk factors of ALD are: […] Quantity of alcohol taken: Consumption of 6080 g per day (14 g is considered one standard drink in the US, e.g. 1+12 US fl oz or 44 mL hard liquor, 5 US fl oz or 150 mL wine, 12 US fl oz or 350 mL beer; drinking a six-pack of 5% ABV beer daily would be 84 g and just over the upper limit) for 20 years or more in men, or 20 g/day for women significantly increases the risk of hepatitis and fibrosis by 6% to 41%. […] Pattern of drinking: Drinking outside of meal times increases up to 3 times the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Sex: Women are twice as susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, and may develop alcoholic liver disease with shorter durations and doses of chronic consumption. […] Ethnicity: Higher rates of alcohol-related liver disease, unrelated to differences in amounts of alcohol consumed, are seen in African-American and Hispanic males compared to Caucasian males. […] Hepatitis C infection: A concomitant hepatitis C infection significantly accelerates the process of liver injury. […] Genetic factors: Genetic factors predispose both to alcoholism and to alcoholic liver disease. […] Iron overload (hemochromatosis). […] Diet: Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A and E deficiencies, can worsen alcohol-induced liver damage by preventing regeneration of hepatocytes.

• #61 Metabolic and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD): a representation of duality | npj Gut and Liver

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s44355-024-00014-8

  All SLD subtypes are at a higher risk of developing primary liver cancer (PLCa), including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). […] The combination of obesity and T2DM are potential risks for HCC in individuals with ALD, while high alcohol intake raises the likelihood of HCC in those with MetS. […] The cessation of ovarian function favours dysmetabolism and dyslipidaemia and increases the likelihood of MASLD in the group of postmenopausal women by around 2.4 times. […] However, it is obvious that results obtained in American and European studies might not be relevant in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean populations, which are genetically different in terms of insulin sensitivity, -cell function, as well as ability to metabolize alcohol. […] The indirect alcohol biomarkers, including carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT), glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), are also effective in indicating heavy alcohol use. […] Further research is required to discover biomarkers that are more sensitive and specific for varying levels and patterns of alcohol consumption.

• #62 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #63 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #64 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #65 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  There are 3 types of liver disease related to alcohol consumption: fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, or cirrhosis. […] Fatty liver disease occurs after acute alcohol ingestion and is generally reversible with abstinence. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is an acute form of alcohol-induced liver injury that occurs with the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol over a prolonged period. […] Cirrhosis involves replacement of the normal hepatic parenchyma with extensive thick bands of fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules, which results in the clinical manifestations of portal hypertension and liver failure. […] The prevalence of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is difficult to define because it is influenced by many factors including genetic (eg, predilection to alcohol abuse, gender) and environmental (eg, availability of alcohol, social acceptability of alcohol use, concomitant hepatotoxic insults) factors.

• #66 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #67 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #68 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #69 Alcoholic liver disease Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/alcoholic-liver-disease

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease is treatable if it is caught before it causes severe damage. However, continued excessive drinking can shorten your lifespan. […] Cirrhosis further worsens the condition and can lead to serious complications. In case of severe damage, the liver cannot heal or return to normal function.

• #70 Alcoholic Liver Disease Treatment | Hepatitis, Cirrhosis – UChicago Medicine

  https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/liver-diseases-hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  Alcoholic liver disease is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The amount of alcohol needed to cause liver damage varies for each person. Also, even when consuming the same amount of alcohol, women who frequently misuse it are more likely to damage their liver than men. […] Alcohol-induced liver disease is a term used to describe a liver that has been damaged by over-use of alcohol. Its the livers job to break down alcohol, but if you consume more than your liver can process, you can seriously damage it.

• #71 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #72 Pulsenotes | Alcoholic hepatitis notes

  https://app.pulsenotes.com/medicine/hepatology/notes/alcoholic-hepatitis

  Alcoholic hepatitis is a clinical syndrome due to progressive alcohol-mediated liver inflammation and injury. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ArLD) refers to a spectrum of conditions that result from alcohol-mediated liver damage. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is due to heavy alcohol consumption over many years (typically 100 g per day). […] The development of alcoholic hepatitis is multifactorial related to immunological dysfunction, disruption of the liver-gut axis with alteration in the microbiome, increased gut permeability with translocation of bacterial endotoxins and direct toxic effects of ethanol metabolism leading to oxidative damage and a pro-inflammatory response. […] Alcohol accounts for the majority of liver disease within the UK. […] It is estimated that 90-100% of patients who chronically abuse alcohol develop alcoholic fatty liver. Continued intake increases the risk of alcoholic steatohepatitis, which could lead to severe alcoholic hepatitis. […] Only 1 in 10 patients who drink excess alcohol will develop cirrhosis. […] Therefore, alcoholic hepatitis is a syndrome due to progressive inflammatory liver injury that may occur in the presence or absence of cirrhosis in the context of continued heavy alcohol consumption.

• #73 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease | Liver Canada

  https://liver.ca/alcohol-associated-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-associated liver disease occurs when excessive alcohol consumption causes liver damage. […] Alcohol-associated liver disease occurs when an individual consumes alcohol excessively and usually over a long period of time. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to 3 main types of liver disease: Alcohol-associated fatty liver disease where alcohol causes extra fat cells to build in the liver. […] Majority of liver damage from alcohol consumption occurs when patients consume alcohol regularly over a long period of time, but can also be caused by individuals drinking large amounts within a short period of time. […] Alcohol-associated liver disease can occur in individuals who are not dependent on alcohol. […] Approximately 90% of individuals who excessively consume alcohol on a regular basis have fatty liver disease.

• #74 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #75 Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) – British Liver Trust

  https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver disease in the UK, accounting for 6 in 10 cases of liver disease. Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK drink alcohol in a way that could harm their liver. […] Generally, the more alcohol you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing alcohol-related liver disease. It can make other types of liver disease worse too. […] There are also other factors that can increase the risk of liver damage. If you drink too much alcohol on top of any of these, your chance of developing alcohol-related liver disease is greater. […] Heavy drinking even on a few days in the week can cause alcohol-related liver disease. […] Drinking over 4 units of alcohol per day will lead to some build-up of fat in the liver. […] This stage of alcohol-related liver disease is very serious, and about a third of heavy drinkers with alcohol-related fatty liver will start to develop it.

• #76 Early Symptoms of Liver Disease in Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics

  https://family-intervention.com/blog/recognizing-early-symptoms-of-liver-disease/

  Cirrhosis is permanent, and you cannot undo the damage that has already occurred. […] Alcohol use can cause malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies such as low thiamine. […] Many alcoholics have an elevated Bilirubin which is responsible for the normal breakdown of red blood cells. […] Severe alcoholic hepatitis may lead to abdominal fluid accumulation, cognitive and behavioral changes, and liver or kidney failure. […] Alcoholic cirrhosis is not reversible, though abstinence from alcohol may prevent further damage and improve some signs and symptoms. […] Alcoholic fatty liver disease can occur even after a short period of heavy drinking. […] Alcoholic hepatitis can manifest after long-term drinking. […] The signs and symptoms of alcoholic liver disease may overlap. […] The liver has the ability to grow back when damaged, and the body can heal itself in small ways. […] Alcoholic liver damage often leads to severe scarring of the liver.

• #77 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: Causes & Symptoms

  https://liverfoundation.org/liver-diseases/alcohol-associated-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-associated liver disease can occur among people who drink excessively, usually over a long period of time. […] People can develop alcohol-associated liver disease even if they are not alcohol dependent. This condition can also occur if people do not become intoxicated when consuming alcohol. […] One type of liver disease caused by alcohol is alcohol-associated fatty liver. Extra fat builds up in the liver cells. Most heavy drinkers develop this condition. It usually reverses if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated hepatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the liver. Liver cells can be destroyed because of this condition. It can reverse if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated cirrhosis is the most serious type of alcohol-associated liver disease. A liver with cirrhosis has become hardened with scar tissue. This makes it harder for the liver to function. Cirrhosis may be reversible in its earliest stages, but it is generally not reversible in very advanced stages.

• #78 Alcoholic Related Liver Diseases – Gastroenterologist in Flemington & Hillsborough, NJ

  https://www.hunterdondigestivehealth.com/alcoholic-related-liver-diseases/

  Alcoholic Liver Disease is damage to the liver and loss of normal liver functions due to alcohol abuse. […] There are 3 different types of liver disease related to alcohol abuse: […] Heavy drinking causes the liver to lose its ability to break down fats, and fats builds up in the liver. This is known as Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or ALFD. ALFD is the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver diseases. It may be reversible with abstaining from alcohol. […] Alcoholic liver disease typically occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, repeated damage to the liver caused by alcohol consumption causes scarring and cirrhosis (or hardening) of the liver to occur. Cirrhosis is the final stage of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcohol affects the liver more so than any other organ in our body because it is the primary site of alcohol metabolism. This is where our bodies break down alcohol. Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption produces a variety of changes in the liver. Steatosis or fatty deposits are the earliest changes seen in the liver as a result of heavy drinking. Steatosis can progress to steatohepatitis, which is severe inflammation and damage in the liver. This can then lead to fibrosis (or abnormally large amounts of scar tissue formed as a result of damage) and cirrhosis (or hardening) of the liver.

• #79 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: Causes & Symptoms

  https://liverfoundation.org/liver-diseases/alcohol-associated-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-associated liver disease can occur among people who drink excessively, usually over a long period of time. […] People can develop alcohol-associated liver disease even if they are not alcohol dependent. This condition can also occur if people do not become intoxicated when consuming alcohol. […] One type of liver disease caused by alcohol is alcohol-associated fatty liver. Extra fat builds up in the liver cells. Most heavy drinkers develop this condition. It usually reverses if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated hepatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the liver. Liver cells can be destroyed because of this condition. It can reverse if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated cirrhosis is the most serious type of alcohol-associated liver disease. A liver with cirrhosis has become hardened with scar tissue. This makes it harder for the liver to function. Cirrhosis may be reversible in its earliest stages, but it is generally not reversible in very advanced stages.

• #80 Alcohol-related Liver Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  So, if someone drinks too much alcohol, the liver can become damaged by substances produced during the metabolism of that alcohol, the buildup of fats in the liver, and inflammation and fibrosis. This damage impairs the livers ability to function properly, which causes various symptoms and can even be fatal. […] In general, people who drink more alcohol are at elevated risk for alcohol-related liver disease. […] Several other factors may contribute to an elevated risk for ALD, including: Female gender. Women are more susceptible to ALD than men. […] Alcohol-related hepatitis is characterized by inflammation, or swelling of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption. […] The best treatment for ALD, regardless of the stage of the disease, is abstinence from alcohol. […] For people who have alcohol-related fatty liver disease, abstaining from alcohol is the principaland usually onlytreatment.

• #81 Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) – British Liver Trust

  https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver disease in the UK, accounting for 6 in 10 cases of liver disease. Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK drink alcohol in a way that could harm their liver. […] Generally, the more alcohol you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing alcohol-related liver disease. It can make other types of liver disease worse too. […] There are also other factors that can increase the risk of liver damage. If you drink too much alcohol on top of any of these, your chance of developing alcohol-related liver disease is greater. […] Heavy drinking even on a few days in the week can cause alcohol-related liver disease. […] Drinking over 4 units of alcohol per day will lead to some build-up of fat in the liver. […] This stage of alcohol-related liver disease is very serious, and about a third of heavy drinkers with alcohol-related fatty liver will start to develop it.

• #82 Alcoholic liver Disease: Symptoms, causes and prevention

  https://recovered.org/alcohol/alcohol-and-health/alcoholic-liver

  Excessive alcohol use damages the tissues of the liver, producing a range of lesions, including fat deposits (steatosis), inflammation (hepatitis), and scarring (fibrosis and cirrhosis). […] Around a third of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic hepatitis, usually after a decade or more of alcoholism. But it can also turn up following short-term binge drinking and in some moderate drinkers. […] The liver is the primary site of ethanol metabolism and therefore sustains the most tissue damage from alcohol abuse of any place in the body. […] Alcohol likely causes liver damage by causing the accumulation of toxic acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol, in the liver. […] Some groups are more likely to develop alcohol-related liver disease when they drink. […] Population-level studies have found the risk of liver disease increases markedly for men for drink more than 40g of ethanol per day and for women who consume more than 20g per day. […] Cirrhosis usually requires drinking at least 80g/per day for at least 10 years. […] In extreme cases of alcohol-related liver disease, patients may be required to go under the knife for partial or full liver transplants.

• #83 Alcoholic liver Disease: Symptoms, causes and prevention

  https://recovered.org/alcohol/alcohol-and-health/alcoholic-liver

  Excessive alcohol use damages the tissues of the liver, producing a range of lesions, including fat deposits (steatosis), inflammation (hepatitis), and scarring (fibrosis and cirrhosis). […] Around a third of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic hepatitis, usually after a decade or more of alcoholism. But it can also turn up following short-term binge drinking and in some moderate drinkers. […] The liver is the primary site of ethanol metabolism and therefore sustains the most tissue damage from alcohol abuse of any place in the body. […] Alcohol likely causes liver damage by causing the accumulation of toxic acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol, in the liver. […] Some groups are more likely to develop alcohol-related liver disease when they drink. […] Population-level studies have found the risk of liver disease increases markedly for men for drink more than 40g of ethanol per day and for women who consume more than 20g per day. […] Cirrhosis usually requires drinking at least 80g/per day for at least 10 years. […] In extreme cases of alcohol-related liver disease, patients may be required to go under the knife for partial or full liver transplants.

• #84 Alcohol-related Liver Disease | Oxford Gut and Liver

  https://www.oxfordgutandliver.co.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  ARLD can be diagnosed in someone with a history of drinking too much alcohol on the basis of abnormal liver blood tests and/or changes on an ultrasound scan. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is often defined as the development of new jaundice in the context of recent heavy alcohol intake and often occurs on a background of cirrhosis. […] Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most important treatment is to stop drinking alcohol. […] If the liver disease is severe, then long term abstinence from alcohol is essential. […] A healthy diet and lifestyle are central to recovery. […] In severe alcoholic hepatitis, the patient is at risk of dangerous complications including infections/sepsis, kidney failure and bleeding.

• #85 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: Causes & Symptoms

  https://liverfoundation.org/liver-diseases/alcohol-associated-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-associated liver disease can occur among people who drink excessively, usually over a long period of time. […] People can develop alcohol-associated liver disease even if they are not alcohol dependent. This condition can also occur if people do not become intoxicated when consuming alcohol. […] One type of liver disease caused by alcohol is alcohol-associated fatty liver. Extra fat builds up in the liver cells. Most heavy drinkers develop this condition. It usually reverses if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated hepatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the liver. Liver cells can be destroyed because of this condition. It can reverse if a person stops drinking alcohol. […] Alcohol-associated cirrhosis is the most serious type of alcohol-associated liver disease. A liver with cirrhosis has become hardened with scar tissue. This makes it harder for the liver to function. Cirrhosis may be reversible in its earliest stages, but it is generally not reversible in very advanced stages.

• #86

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease-arld/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is common in the UK. The number of people with the condition has been increasing over the last few decades as a result of increasing levels of alcohol misuse. […] Alcoholic hepatitis, which is unrelated to infectious hepatitis, is a potentially serious condition that can be caused by alcohol misuse over a longer period. […] Severe alcoholic hepatitis, however, is a serious and life-threatening illness. […] Alcohol misuse is now one of the most common causes of death in the UK, along with smoking and high blood pressure.

• #87 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #88 Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) – British Liver Trust

  https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Up to 1 in every 5 heavy drinkers will develop cirrhosis. […] If you have alcohol-related fatty liver, the damage may be reversed if you stop for a period of time (months or years). […] If you have a more serious form of alcohol-related liver disease, such as alcohol-related hepatitis or cirrhosis, your doctor will advise you to stop drinking completely (lifelong abstinence) to prevent further damage.

• #89 Alcoholic liver disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_liver_disease

  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), also called alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), is a term that encompasses the liver manifestations of alcohol overconsumption, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. Although steatosis (fatty liver disease) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. More than 90% of all heavy drinkers develop fatty liver whilst about 25% develop the more severe alcoholic hepatitis, and 15% liver cirrhosis. […] As of 2010, known risk factors of ALD are: […] Quantity of alcohol taken: Consumption of 6080 g per day (14 g is considered one standard drink in the US, e.g. 1+12 US fl oz or 44 mL hard liquor, 5 US fl oz or 150 mL wine, 12 US fl oz or 350 mL beer; drinking a six-pack of 5% ABV beer daily would be 84 g and just over the upper limit) for 20 years or more in men, or 20 g/day for women significantly increases the risk of hepatitis and fibrosis by 6% to 41%. […] Pattern of drinking: Drinking outside of meal times increases up to 3 times the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Sex: Women are twice as susceptible to alcohol-related liver disease, and may develop alcoholic liver disease with shorter durations and doses of chronic consumption. […] Ethnicity: Higher rates of alcohol-related liver disease, unrelated to differences in amounts of alcohol consumed, are seen in African-American and Hispanic males compared to Caucasian males. […] Hepatitis C infection: A concomitant hepatitis C infection significantly accelerates the process of liver injury. […] Genetic factors: Genetic factors predispose both to alcoholism and to alcoholic liver disease. […] Iron overload (hemochromatosis). […] Diet: Malnutrition, particularly vitamin A and E deficiencies, can worsen alcohol-induced liver damage by preventing regeneration of hepatocytes.

• #90 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Health BeatHealth Beat

  https://flushinghospital.org/newsletter/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Excessive drinking of alcohol is classified as more than eight alcoholic drinks per day in women and more than 15 in men. Consuming alcohol heavily over an extended period can result in the development of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). […] ARLD causes damage and inflammation of the liver and can potentially lead to liver failure. […] There are three types of alcohol-related liver disease, each categorized by stages. […] Alcoholic fatty liver disease This is the earliest stage that occurs when there is a build-up of fat in the liver. […] Acute alcoholic hepatitis In this stage, the excessive consumption of alcohol causes inflammation and swelling of the liver, as well as the destruction of liver cells. […] Alcoholic cirrhosis According to the American Liver Foundation, Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis, usually after 10 or more years of drinking. […] Treatment for alcoholic-related liver disease is based on severity. […] Abstinence will help to prevent further liver damage and promote healing. […] In severe cases of ARLD, where there is advanced cirrhosis, treatment can include liver transplantation.

• #91 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #92 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #93 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #94 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol related liver disease (ALD) is the result of drinking more alcohol than the liver can process, which damages the organ. […] If too much alcohol is ingested repeatedly over time, even without getting drunk, liver damage can silently begin. […] ALD is both preventable and can be fatal. […] More than 21,000 people die annually in the United States from ALD. […] Nearly 70 percent of those deaths are men, yet women develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. […] Alcohol related cirrhosis occurs when the entire liver is scarred, causing the liver to shrink and harden. […] This can lead to liver failure. […] Usually, the damage cannot be reversed. […] Between 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis — typically after 10 or more years of drinking.

• #95 Alcohol and the Liver: Frequently Asked Questions | UPMC – Pittsburgh

  https://www.upmc.com/services/liver-cancer/liver/alcohol-liver

  Yes, but alcohol is only one of the many known causes of liver disease. The risk of developing liver disease depends on how much you drink and over how long a period. […] Major causes include: Long-term alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts one to two weeks. It is believed to lead to alcoholic cirrhosis over a period of years. […] Alcoholic cirrhosis is found among alcoholics about 10 to 25 percent of the time. […] There are many causes of cirrhosis. Major causes include: Long-term alcohol abuse. […] In cirrhosis, normal liver cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue. This scarring keeps the liver from performing many of its vital functions.

• #96 Clinical presentation of alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: spectrum and diagnosis – Sharma – Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology

  https://tgh.amegroups.org/article/view/5544/html

  Alcohol is most common hepatotoxic agent and excess and continued intake of alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cirrhosis. […] Different studies have shown different dosages as the cause of cirrhosis, however there is no clear dose-dependent relationship between alcohol dosage and risk of development of alcoholic cirrhosis as different factors which include genetic predisposition play a significant role. […] Patients with alcoholic cirrhosis may have jaundice as well as tender hepatomegaly if associated AH is present. […] Alcoholic cirrhosis liver is characterized by small regenerative nodules (micronodular).

• #97 Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) – British Liver Trust

  https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver disease in the UK, accounting for 6 in 10 cases of liver disease. Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK drink alcohol in a way that could harm their liver. […] Generally, the more alcohol you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing alcohol-related liver disease. It can make other types of liver disease worse too. […] There are also other factors that can increase the risk of liver damage. If you drink too much alcohol on top of any of these, your chance of developing alcohol-related liver disease is greater. […] Heavy drinking even on a few days in the week can cause alcohol-related liver disease. […] Drinking over 4 units of alcohol per day will lead to some build-up of fat in the liver. […] This stage of alcohol-related liver disease is very serious, and about a third of heavy drinkers with alcohol-related fatty liver will start to develop it.

• #98 Alcoholic hepatitis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcoholic-hepatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351388

  Alcoholic hepatitis is swelling, called inflammation, of the liver caused by drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol destroys liver cells. […] Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by damage to the liver from drinking alcohol. Just how alcohol damages the liver and why it does so only in some heavy drinkers isn’t clear. […] These factors are known to play a role in alcoholic hepatitis: The body’s way of breaking down alcohol makes highly toxic chemicals. These chemicals trigger swelling, called inflammation, that destroys liver cells. Over time, scars replace healthy liver tissue. This keeps the liver from working well. This scarring, called cirrhosis, can’t be fixed. It’s the final stage of alcoholic liver disease. […] Other factors that can be involved with alcoholic hepatitis include: Other types of liver disease. Alcoholic hepatitis can make chronic liver diseases worse. For instance, if you have hepatitis C and drink, even a little, you’re more likely to get liver scarring than if you don’t drink. Lack of nutrition. Many people who drink heavily don’t get enough nutrients because they eat poorly. And alcohol keeps the body from using nutrients as it should. Lack of nutrients can damage liver cells.

• #99 Alcohol and fibrosis – Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease

  https://www.hepatitis.va.gov/alcohol/patient/fibrosis.asp

  Fibrosis is the medical term for scar tissue in the liver. Fibrosis is caused by infection, inflammation, or injury. It prevents the liver from working well. […] Alcohol causes inflammation in the liver, causing more fibrosis. In a person with a chronic liver disease (such as hepatitis B or C), alcohol causes even more damage than it would in patients without those other liver diseases. Fibrosis eventually can lead to severe scarring (cirrhosis), especially when a person drinks heavily.

• #100 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Not everyone who drinks heavily develops ALD. […] While the amount of alcohol and the length of time as a heavy drinker are the key risk factors, additional forces impact the outcome. […] Carrying extra weight increases the risk of liver disease because fat builds up in the liver. […] The fat cells secrete acids which cause a reaction that destroys healthy cells in the liver, leading to scarring. […] Add alcohol to the mix and the combined effect adds additional liver damage. […] Often people who drink heavily, eat poorly. […] The lack of nutrients contributes to liver cell damage. […] How a body metabolizes alcohol is influenced by genetics. […] If certain enzymes are missing, that can affect the risk of developing ALD. […] Rates of ALD are higher in African-American and Hispanic males than in Caucasian males. […] Women are more susceptible than men to the impact of alcohol because they become more impaired than men after drinking equal amounts. […] Adding alcohol to a liver already taxed by hepatitis increases the risk of developing liver disease, as well as liver cancer.

• #101 Alcohol-related liver disease

  https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/alcohol-related-diseases-and-illnesses/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Any time we drink alcohol, the liver must break it down before it can be removed from the body and some liver cells die during this process. This is thought to be why the liver is the organ that sustains the greatest degree of tissue damage through heavy drinking, which leads to alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related liver disease is a spectrum of disease that broadly consists of three stages, each increasing in severity. […] Alcohol-related hepatitis is a potentially serious condition caused by heavy alcohol consumption over a longer period. […] Up to one in every five long-term heavy drinkers will develop alcohol-related liver cirrhosis. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis increases the risk of developing liver cancer. […] Reducing the amount you drink, ideally to zero, can help reverse damage, and reduce the risk of disease progression, for those with early-stage alcohol-related liver disease. […] If you have established alcohol-related liver disease, it is essential that you stop drinking completely and permanently, to help prevent progression to even more serious disease.

• #102 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Liver and Gallbladder Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/liver-and-gallbladder-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Generally, the more and the longer people drink, the greater their risk of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Women are more vulnerable to liver damage by alcohol, even after adjustments are made for smaller body size. […] Genetic makeup is thought to be involved because alcohol-related liver disease often runs in families. […] Obesity makes people more vulnerable to liver damage by alcohol. […] Accumulation of iron in the liver and hepatitis C also increase the risk of liver damage by alcohol. […] Liver cancer develops in 10 to 15% of people with cirrhosis due to alcohol abuse. […] Abstinence is usually the best treatment. Other than liver transplantation, abstinence is the only treatment that can slow or reverse alcohol-related liver disease. […] If people stop drinking and no fibrosis is present, fatty liver and inflammation can be reversed. Fatty liver may completely resolve within 6 weeks. Fibrosis and cirrhosis often cannot be reversed. […] People who stop drinking tend to live longer than those who do not stop drinking.

• #103 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease – Hepatic and Biliary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hepatic-and-biliary-disorders/alcohol-related-liver-disease/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Alcohol changes gut permeability, increasing absorption of endotoxins released by bacteria in the gut. […] Alcohol (ethanol) is readily absorbed from the stomach, but most is absorbed from the small intestine. […] Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are often considered separate, progressive manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease. […] Alcohol-related hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is the initial and most common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. […] Alcoholic hepatitis ranges from mild and reversible to life threatening. […] Alcohol-related cirrhosis is advanced liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis that disrupts the normal liver architecture. […] Prognosis is determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. […] Hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis without fibrosis are reversible if alcohol is avoided. […] Coexisting iron accumulation or chronic hepatitis C increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

• #104 Metabolic and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD): a representation of duality | npj Gut and Liver

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s44355-024-00014-8

  All SLD subtypes are at a higher risk of developing primary liver cancer (PLCa), including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). […] The combination of obesity and T2DM are potential risks for HCC in individuals with ALD, while high alcohol intake raises the likelihood of HCC in those with MetS. […] The cessation of ovarian function favours dysmetabolism and dyslipidaemia and increases the likelihood of MASLD in the group of postmenopausal women by around 2.4 times. […] However, it is obvious that results obtained in American and European studies might not be relevant in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean populations, which are genetically different in terms of insulin sensitivity, -cell function, as well as ability to metabolize alcohol. […] The indirect alcohol biomarkers, including carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT), glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), are also effective in indicating heavy alcohol use. […] Further research is required to discover biomarkers that are more sensitive and specific for varying levels and patterns of alcohol consumption.

• #105 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). […] The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10-20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] Numerous studies have revealed that alcohol consumption is correlated with iron overload and hepcidin synthesis downregulation in Kupffer cells and hepatocytes in the liver, while hepcidin was proposed as a key mediator in iron homeostasis.

• #106 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #107 Alcoholic Liver Disease | Cleveland Clinic

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/medical-professionals/hepatology/alcoholic-liver-disease

  In general, the risk of liver disease increases with the quantity and duration of alcohol intake. […] Although alcohol use is necessary for ALD, excessive alcohol use does not necessarily promote ALD. […] Fatty liver is a universal finding among heavy drinkers and up to 40% of those with moderate alcohol intake (10-80 mg/day) also exhibit fatty liver changes. […] There is a clear dose-dependent relation between alcohol intake and the incidence of alcoholic cirrhosis. […] A daily intake of more than 60 g of alcohol in men and 20 g of alcohol in women significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. […] In addition, daily drinking, as compared with binge drinking, appears to be more harmful.

• #108 Alcoholic liver disease Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/alcoholic-liver-disease

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease is treatable if it is caught before it causes severe damage. However, continued excessive drinking can shorten your lifespan. […] Cirrhosis further worsens the condition and can lead to serious complications. In case of severe damage, the liver cannot heal or return to normal function.

• #109 Alcoholic liver disease: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease.

• #110 Alcoholic liver disease: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm

  Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. […] Alcoholic liver disease most often occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. […] Alcoholic liver disease does not occur in all heavy drinkers. The chances of getting liver disease go up the longer you have been drinking and more alcohol you consume. You do not have to get drunk for the disease to happen. […] The disease is most common in people between 40 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have this problem. However, women may develop the disease after less exposure to alcohol than men. Some people may have an inherited risk for the disease.

• #111

  https://www.hod.care/blog/alcohol-related-liver-disease-cause-symptoms-stages-and-risk-factors

  Unhealthy alcohol consumption, which ranges from mild to severe, can cause major health issues. Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption often results in liver damage, inflammation, liver scarring, and fat build-up. […] The chances of getting this disease are higher with people who consume too much alcohol for extended periods. This disease is common in people aged 40 to 50, and men are more prone to it. […] Multiple factors increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. The major risk for this disease is the amount of alcohol one consumes. Obesity is also one of the factors for alcoholic liver disease. People who drink alcohol regularly and carry excess body weight are at a higher risk of alcoholic hepatitis. […] Genetic changes may also tend to affect the risk factor. For example, changes in the genetic profile of the enzymes crucial to alcohol metabolism may result in causing alcoholic liver disease. Binge drinking also results in the development of alcoholic liver disease.

• #112 Alcohol Related Liver Disease | University of Michigan Health

  https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/digestive-and-liver-health/alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Not everyone who drinks heavily develops ALD. […] While the amount of alcohol and the length of time as a heavy drinker are the key risk factors, additional forces impact the outcome. […] Carrying extra weight increases the risk of liver disease because fat builds up in the liver. […] The fat cells secrete acids which cause a reaction that destroys healthy cells in the liver, leading to scarring. […] Add alcohol to the mix and the combined effect adds additional liver damage. […] Often people who drink heavily, eat poorly. […] The lack of nutrients contributes to liver cell damage. […] How a body metabolizes alcohol is influenced by genetics. […] If certain enzymes are missing, that can affect the risk of developing ALD. […] Rates of ALD are higher in African-American and Hispanic males than in Caucasian males. […] Women are more susceptible than men to the impact of alcohol because they become more impaired than men after drinking equal amounts. […] Adding alcohol to a liver already taxed by hepatitis increases the risk of developing liver disease, as well as liver cancer.

• #113 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). […] The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10-20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] Numerous studies have revealed that alcohol consumption is correlated with iron overload and hepcidin synthesis downregulation in Kupffer cells and hepatocytes in the liver, while hepcidin was proposed as a key mediator in iron homeostasis.

• #114 Alcohol-related liver disease: A global perspective | Annals of Hepatology

  https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-alcohol-related-liver-disease-a-global-S166526812400293X

  A combination of behavioral (amount of drinking, pattern, type), environmental (other comorbid conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, viral hepatitis, smoking) and genetic (Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 PNPLA3 i140m variant genotype, 17B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-13 HSD17B13, Transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 TM6F2) or epigenetic factors are likely to determine individual susceptibility to progression to advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis among heavy drinkers, but the mechanisms are largely unknown. […] The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a negative impact on alcohol consumption patterns worldwide, which is expected to increase ALD burden in the near future. […] Detecting ALD at early stages is a key step to prevent its associated morbidity and mortality. […] Total alcohol abstinence and alcohol relapse prevention are the goals of therapy in patients with AUD and ALD, with the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, 12-step programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous), and pharmacotherapy. […] Policies like taxation, restrictions on alcohol availability, bans on alcohol advertising and implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) have been identified as effective interventions to reduce ALD burden.

• #115 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153142/

  The ongoing metabolism of ethanol produces excessive ROS and depletes glutathione, diverting the reaction from the production of methionine and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), which is the predominant methyl donor in DNA methylation. […] The hypomethylation of DNA further facilitates hepatocyte proliferation and tumorigenesis. […] In summary, a combination of non-invasive diagnostic tests with serum-based fibrosis biomarkers will likely emerge as the mainstay diagnostic tool in the future.

• #116 Alcohol-related liver disease: A global perspective | Annals of Hepatology

  https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-alcohol-related-liver-disease-a-global-S166526812400293X

  A combination of behavioral (amount of drinking, pattern, type), environmental (other comorbid conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, viral hepatitis, smoking) and genetic (Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 PNPLA3 i140m variant genotype, 17B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-13 HSD17B13, Transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 TM6F2) or epigenetic factors are likely to determine individual susceptibility to progression to advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis among heavy drinkers, but the mechanisms are largely unknown. […] The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a negative impact on alcohol consumption patterns worldwide, which is expected to increase ALD burden in the near future. […] Detecting ALD at early stages is a key step to prevent its associated morbidity and mortality. […] Total alcohol abstinence and alcohol relapse prevention are the goals of therapy in patients with AUD and ALD, with the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, 12-step programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous), and pharmacotherapy. […] Policies like taxation, restrictions on alcohol availability, bans on alcohol advertising and implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) have been identified as effective interventions to reduce ALD burden.

• #117 Alcoholic liver disease: Symptoms, treatment, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/215638

  Females are more susceptible to the negative effects of alcohol, even at the same levels of alcohol intake as males, so are more likely to quickly develop fibrosis, inflammation, and liver injury as a result of alcohol. […] Having hepatitis C increases the risk, and a person who consumes alcohol regularly and has had any type of hepatitis faces a higher chance of developing liver disease. […] Genetic changes can affect the risk. If a person experiences changes in the genetic profiles of particular enzymes that are key to alcohol metabolisms, such as ADH, ALDH, and CYP4502E1, they will have a higher chance of developing alcoholic liver disease. […] The first step in treating any level of alcoholic liver disease focuses on removing alcohol from the diet. […] This can help to reverse some early stages of liver disease.

• #118

  https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/alcoholic-liver-disease/

  Genetics also play a significant role in determining an individual’s vulnerability to alcoholic liver disease. […] Certain genetic variations can make some people more prone to developing liver damage even with lower levels of alcohol consumption. […] The best way to prevent alcoholic liver disease is by practicing responsible drinking habits or abstaining from alcohol altogether if you have a predisposition or history of alcohol-related problems.

• #119 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  The translocation of bacterial or microbial products from the intestine to the liver is a key inflammatory factor that induces the transition from alcoholic steatosis to ASH. […] Ethanol can change the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Therefore, regulating the microbiota through probiotics and faecal bacteria transplantation may be potent treatments for ALD.

• #120 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  Ethanol metabolism can also disrupt the phospholipid bilayer membrane structure of mitochondria, resulting in the release of a large number of oxygen free radicals, lipid peroxidation, unsaturated FA destruction, and the production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE). […] The oxidative metabolite of ethanol, acetaldehyde, is highly toxic and can readily undergo crosslinking with DNA or protein macromolecules in mitochondria. […] Notably, some nonoxidative metabolites produced by ethanol metabolism can cause damage to the mitochondrial membrane. […] Ethanol can upregulate lipid synthase and FA transporter activity to increase lipid synthesis and downregulate lipid transporters and -oxidases to reduce lipid consumption, which eventually leads to lipid accumulation. […] Ethanol exposure results in the loss of epithelial cells at the tip of intestinal villi.

• #121 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  The translocation of bacterial or microbial products from the intestine to the liver is a key inflammatory factor that induces the transition from alcoholic steatosis to ASH. […] Ethanol can change the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Therefore, regulating the microbiota through probiotics and faecal bacteria transplantation may be potent treatments for ALD.

• #122 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  The translocation of bacterial or microbial products from the intestine to the liver is a key inflammatory factor that induces the transition from alcoholic steatosis to ASH. […] Ethanol can change the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Therefore, regulating the microbiota through probiotics and faecal bacteria transplantation may be potent treatments for ALD.

• #123 Identifying Causes and Effects of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

  https://www.contagionlive.com/view/identifying-causes-and-effects-of-alcohol-related-liver-disease

  Investigators identify a mechanism thats vital to the progression of alcohol-related hepatitis, paving the way for new treatments. […] Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), liver damage caused by excess alcohol consumption, is one of the worlds most common causes of morbidity and mortality. […] ARLD is especially dangerous because it is typically asymptomatic until the liver has already sustained severe damage. […] This week, however, a team of investigators from MedUni Viennas Department of Laboratory Medicine shared their research findings of a new mechanism that exacerbates ARLD. […] Overall, the results indicate that dysfunctional hepatic plgR enhances alcohol-associated liver disease (alcohol-associated hepatitis), due to the weakened antimicrobial defense by IgA in the gut. […] „Our data show that dysfunction in pIgR in the liver exacerbates alcohol-related liver disease because the antimicrobial response through IgA in the gut is impaired, Hendrikx summarized. This means that enhancing pIgR in the liver or increasing the IgA levels in the intestine could be a promising starting point for novel treatment options of alcohol-related liver disease.

• #124 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546632/

  Different factors, such as metabolic, genetic, environmental, and immunological, collectively play a role in alcoholic liver disease. […] The liver tolerates mild alcohol consumption, but as the consumption of alcohol increases, it leads to disorders of the metabolic functioning of the liver. […] Quantity and duration of the patient’s alcohol intake are the highest risk factors for the development of liver disease. […] Women are more susceptible than men. […] Obesity and high-fat diet also increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. […] Concurrent hepatitis C infection is associated with younger age of onset, more advanced histological damage, and decreased survival. […] Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLAP3) is associated with alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

• #125 Alcohol-related liver disease | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/alcohol-related-liver-disease/

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. […] ARLD is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. […] There are 2 ways alcohol misuse (drinking too much) can cause ARLD. These are: drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis; drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD. […] Evidence suggests people who regularly drink more than the recommended maximum amounts are most at risk of developing ARLD. […] As well as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, other factors can increase your chances of developing ARLD. These include: being overweight or obese; being female women appear to be more vulnerable than men to the harmful effects of alcohol; having a pre-existing liver condition, such as hepatitis C; genetics alcohol dependence and problems processing alcohol often run in families.

• #126 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) refers to the liver damage occurring due to excessive alcohol consumption and involves a broad spectrum of diseases that includes liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The progression of ALD is mainly associated with the amount and duration of alcohol usage; however, it is also influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. […] Although there is a clear correlation between the amount and duration of alcohol intake and ALD progression, it is postulated that other co-factors (e.g., genetic, epigenetic, and environment factors) also play a role in ALD development, as only 10–20% of individuals with chronic alcohol use will progress to advanced ALD. […] The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for ALD development include direct ethanol hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and ROS production, immune response activation and cytokine accumulation, and hepatic metabolism disorder.

• #127 Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8

  Alcoholism is a widespread and damaging behaviour of people throughout the world. Long-term alcohol consumption has resulted in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) being the leading cause of chronic liver disease. […] Ethanol consumption changes the functional or expression profiles of various regulatory factors, such as kinases, transcription factors, and microRNAs. Therefore, the underlying mechanisms of ALD are complex, involving inflammation, mitochondrial damage, endoplasmic reticulum stress, nitrification, and oxidative stress. […] ALD is characterized by liver injury, inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and/or cancer caused by long-term or large volumes of alcohol intake. […] Although ethanol-induced liver injury has been of great concern in recent years, the underlying mechanisms of ethanol-induced liver injury are complex and involve multiple signaling pathways.

• #128 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives

  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5170

  Excessive iron can act synergistically with alcohol to induce the oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, increasing transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression to promote intestinal iron absorption; thus, the additive effect of iron absorption and deposition could potentiate progressive liver damage. […] The prompt diagnosis of early ALD and complete alcohol abstinence is crucial in the ALD treatment strategy, as irreversible liver damage and hepatic decompensation have not occurred at this stage. […] Complete alcohol abstinence is the cornerstone and improves the clinical outcomes in the treatment of all ALD stages. […] The current medications for relapse prevention in ALD patients are highlighted in Table 2. Among these, only disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate were both approved by the US and Europe.

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