How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver

The liver breaks down alcohol, but too much can overload and damage it.

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Excessive drinking leads to fat buildup in the liver, known as fatty liver.

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Continued alcohol use can cause liver inflammation, called alcoholic hepatitis.

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Long-term abuse may result in scarring of liver tissue, known as cirrhosis.

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Liver damage reduces its ability to filter toxins from the blood.

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Early damage may show no symptoms, making it hard to detect.

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Quitting alcohol can help reverse early liver issues and prevent serious harm.

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