Liver Disease Caused by Alcohol not only and Seven Diseases at Flood [Part 1]

Liver Disease Caused by Alcohol not only and Seven Diseases at Flood - Liver disease is often associated with alcoholic beverages. However, if the alcohol is the sole cause of liver disease? Or are there other causes behind the failure of liver function?

Dr Rakesh Tandon, head of Gastroenterology at Pushpawaiti Reseacrh Singhania Institute (PSRI Hospital) describes the effect of alcohol on liver damage and other causes of liver disease.

"Excessive alcohol consumption can cause acute diseases such as chronic liver disease. Both can cause liver failure," he said, as reported by the Health Me Up.

Rakesh explains that excessive alcohol consumption and drinking alcohol can cause liver disease. In a previous study found that the consumption of 40-80 gm / day for 10 years in men and 20-40 gm / day for 10 years in women can cause liver disease. Even so, this can be influenced by many factors and genetic factors.

Besides alcohol, there are a few more things that cause liver disease. Some of these are viral hepatitis, toxic substances present in foods, and medicines. Usually drugs like paracetamol and anti-tuberculosis can lead to damage to the liver.

Decreased liver function and can be damaged if used excessively. Some things such as eating habits, lifestyle, and diet can also cause damage to liver function.

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