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It causes fatty tissue to build up in the liver, it suppresses enzymes needed to break down toxins in the body, and it causes scar tissue to form inside the liver (cirrhosis).
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∙ 11y agoDrinking very heavily over a long period of time increases the risk of developing liver disease. Such drinking puts a heavy strain on the liver, which metabolizes alcohol.
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Alcohol does not impair the primary function of the liver?
Alcohol can severley damage the primary function of the liver. (it can damage the whole liver overtime).
What liver damage results from alcohol abuse?
When progressive disease such as alcohol damage or hepatitis destroys enough liver tissue, the scarring that results shrinks the liver and constricts blood flow.
Is too much iron intake can damage the liver?
Yes, the alcohol damage your liver, also your liver renew itself every 2 years
What brain damage is caused by drinking alcohol?
it is damege to the liver
What can long term alcohol damage cause?
corrosive of the liver
Can drinking alcohol while taking prednizone affect liver function?
Alcohol affects liver function all by itself. Prednisone and alcohol can cause liver and pancreatic damage, as can prednisone alone.
Can a liver function test detect alcohol?
Liver function tests do not directly identify the presence of alcohol in the body. Instead, this type of test checks for damage that can occur to the liver from chronic alcohol overuse.
Which organ is responsible for eliminating alcohol from the blood stream?
The liver is able to break down alcohol by way of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase. However, over consumption of alcohol can damage the liver, causing fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, or cirrhosis of the liver.
What are the effects of alcohol on livers?
In short, there are numerous liver diseases related to alcohol consumption: Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen; bleeding from veins in the esophagus; enlarged spleen; high blood pressure in the liver; changes in mental function, and/or coma; kidney failure; liver cancer; psoriasis alcohol hepatitis; and Alcoholic cirrhosis
Does any type of alcohol contribute more to liver damage?
yes
Can alcohol can damage your liver esophagus stomach pancreas and heart?
a. true
Does drinking alcohol cause liver pain?
Liver pain is very rare, but can happen as a result of liver damage from excessive alcohol, yes. Liver damage usually has little or no symptoms, though, so if you feel you are drinking heavily on a regular basis then it may be wise to get seen by a doctor.
