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Is Alcohol Consumption A Major Contributing Factor To Fatty Liver Disease?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: I tend to drink a bit. like this morning I got up and had two rum and cokes and a beer to get buzzed.
I leave for work at 2:30p.m.
when I don't work I drink a bit more just to get the buzz.
should I be concerned.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, your liver will not withstand this and many other organs!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for this query.

I am not to happy to hear you drink this much. Please, excess alcohol is detrimental to health. Most cases of liver failures and cancer of the liver results from excess alcohol consumption. Cancers, hypertension, dementia, heart failure, etc. are all linked to excess alcohol consumption. Besides, acute complications such as loss of consciousness and maybe poor concentration when carrying out delicate tasks such as driving, operating machines, etc.

To me, there is every reason to get concerned. If you can reduce your alcohol intake, that will be one of the single best decision at this time to save you so much more in future.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (9 hours later)

How do I start cutting back on the drinking?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start by not having wine at home!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is a real process and needs commitment from you. It starts with the desire to cut down and your questions shows that you are serious about doing so.

I will say start with simple things like getting involved in hobbies with friends who dink only little, avoid always having alcohol at home, etc. Also, substitute most glasses of alcohol with water. This will help.

Ultimately, joining an alcohol anonymous group is great. This way, you learn from others on how they managed to overcome their own drinking problems. You will then have a full basket of ways to stay away from this.

If all these fail, then we will consider adding medicals to help with this.

Let me know how you do as you start this journey.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (17 hours later)

ok I will do that

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep e posted on your progress!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Kindly let me know how you are doing with this transition.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)

I started doing what you said. I got up and wanted a drink, so instead I got some craneberry juice, after two juices the need for a drink went away. than around 12: 30 I did have a beer, I kept it a one and not two like usual, I had a soda for the second one. I m making progress. any tips for me?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thumbs up!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am happy to hear about this progress. I will say this is a significant step and you should continue. The goal now is to reduce to minimum and that is already good enough. Let’s try to at least maintain this for a while and then make more cuts once you are able to cope with this levels.

Also, talk to your friends, non alcoholics mostly, about your plans and the ongoing changes. Above all, stay away from persons who continue drinking excessively.

Keep me regularly updated with your progress.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (34 hours later)

Ok I will.
Do you think I should talk to a counselor about this?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, counselors are great person to have on board!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is an absolute yes and will be very helpful Please, I strongly encourage you to do so.

Keep me posted!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar