What Is alcoholic liver disease?

Alcoholic liver disease is a result of overconsuming alcohol that damages the liver, leading to a buildup of fats, inflammation, and scarring. It can be fatal.

Symptoms

• Jaundice, or a yellow tint of the whites of the eyes and the skin
• Edema, or swelling of the lower limbs
• A buildup of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites
• Fever and shivering
• Extremely itchy skin
• fingernails that curve excessively, known as clubbing
• losing a significant amount of weight
• general weakness and wasting muscles
• blood in vomit and stools
• bleeding and bruising more easily
• more sensitive reactions to alcohol and drugs