Sunshine Summit Lodge - Liver diseases caused due to Alcoholism

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Alcoholic liver disease comes as a result of excessive intake of alcohol. Generally, it happens after years of alcoholism, though there are cases where binge drinking has caused this condition. Over drinking of alcohol severely damages the liver tissues, resulting in poor absorption of nutrients leading to malnutrition. This malnutrition later causes liver disease. Factors related to genetics can also play a role when it comes to liver disease.


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Certain people are more susceptible to develop alcohol related liver diseases, while others are not. Alcohol related liver diseases are progressive and can be categorized into three different types. The differentiation of types is based on the degree of damage caused to the liver. These types are fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis. The symptoms of alcohol related liver diseases can vary to a great degree, based on the stage or specific type of the sickness.


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At the initial stage, alcohol related liver diseases may not show any symptom. But as and when the disease starts progressing, a few vague symptoms could be seen. These symptoms will greatly differ on the basis of the stage of the disease. When it comes to fatty liver, symptoms other than an enlarged liver may not be seen. Slightly enlarged liver is the most commonly observed symptom of fatty liver. This condition is the result of the accumulation of fat in the liver from alcohol. The condition is reversible, and it generally does not deteriorate the functions of the liver.


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If you have a family member or friend who is addicted to alcohol and wants to get rid of the addiction, then you must direct them to a rehabilitation centres like Sunshine Summit Lodge.

Often times, even though the addict knows the negative effects of their addiction, they are unable to break the habit and therefore become prey to deadly diseases which could even take their life. As per Sunshine Summit Lodge, most alcoholics would like to get rid of their addiction but have failed repeatedly in their effort.


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When the liver disease ď‚ž Liver cirrhosis is the third due to alcoholism stage. In this state reaches the stage of nodules and scar tissues hepatitis, few could develop inside the symptoms can be liver. This is a critical observed. The most stage and liver functions common symptoms will be severely affected. are stomach pain, The symptoms at this vomiting, nausea, lack stage include easy of appetite which is bruising and bleeding, followed by weight jaundice and water or loss. fluid retention in the abdomen and legs.



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