Tag: ALD

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Mar 27

Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD): Definition, Stages, Pathophysiology and Treatments

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) refers to liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The liver processes alcohol, but when intake exceeds the liver’s capacity to metabolize it, toxic byproducts accumulate, leading to liver injury. ALD encompasses a range of liver conditions, from fatty liver to cirrhosis, and is one of the most common causes of […]

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Feb 14

Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)

Alcoholic liver disease refers to a spectrum of liver conditions caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption. It encompasses fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. The severity of ALD can range from reversible conditions to life-threatening complications. Etiopathogenesis 1. Alcohol Metabolism: Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, leading to the production of toxic by-products, including […]