Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic Liver Disease, also called Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD), is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use. It develops in stages that range from mild damage to life-threatening complications. Stages Fatty Liver: Early buildup of fat in the liver, often without symptoms. Alcoholic Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver that can cause nausea, pain, or jaundice. Fibrosis and Cirrhosis: Scarring of the liver, which can progress to permanent and severe damage. Symptoms Early stages may not cause symptoms. As the disease advances, signs can include: Nausea and weight loss Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) Confusion or difficulty thinking Abdominal swelling from fluid buildup