Pathogenesis Alcoholic Liver Disease

Pathogenesis alcoholic liver disease begins with excessive drinking that becomes a regular part of daily life. It can also be the result of regular binge drinking. It is best to recognize the warning signs to prevent the eventual deterioration of the liver that may result in a need for a liver transplant.

Malnutrition

• Alcohol delivers empty calories and may lead to malnourishment. It will eventually reduce appetite and affect the absorption of nutrients in the system.

Mental Confusion

• The individual may experience difficulty maintaining mental clarity, including feeling disoriented and memory loss.

Inflammation

• One of the more serious preliminary stages of liver disease is an inflammation of the liver. Inflammation of the liver is normally associated with growth of the liver, a red-like appearance and sometimes pain.

Fibrosis

• Fibrosis causes scar tissue on the liver after it has been inflamed for an extended amount of time. The scar tissue will prevent the liver from repairing itself and prevent the flow of blood through it.

Cirrhosis

• After fibrosis, cirrhosis quickly follows in the next stage of liver disease. Cirrhosis usually causes jaundice; the skin and eyes will turn yellow.