Alcohol Treatment & Liver Failure

The liver breaks down alcohol to be eliminated by the body. But if too much alcohol is consumed by the body, the liver cannot process and break it down. This imbalance can injure the liver, interfering with its normal function, and could eventually lead to liver failure. Treatments are available to help the liver recover from alcohol consumption.

Abstinence

• The first step in liver recovery treatment is to stop drinking alcoholic drinks. The recovery process cannot begin or progress if alcohol continues to be consumed.

Medication and Vitamins

• A physician might suggest an increase in vitamin consumption to help aid the recovery process. Medications can be used to manage the complications caused by liver damage or liver failure.

Nutrition

• Mostly all patients with alcohol-induced liver disease, damage or failure have shown some degree of malnutrition. Nutritional supplementation may be issued by a nutritionist to aid in recovery.

Support Groups

• Support groups can be utilized to help individuals stay sober during the recovery process.

Liver Transplant

• In more severe cases, a liver transplant might be the only option; however, active alcoholics will not qualify for organ donations.