Alcoholic Liver Disease Treatment in Pune

1. Alcoholic Liver Disease Treatment in Pune | Alcoholic Liver: Dr. Manoj Dongare 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. Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) includes three conditions: Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.Heavy drinking for as little as a few days can lead to “fatty” liver or steatosis- the earliest stage of alcoholic liver disease and the most common alcohol-induced liver disorder. Drinking heavily for longer periods may lead to a more severe, and potentially fatal condition, alcoholic hepatitis-an inflammation of the liver. Types of alcoholic liver disease: Alcoholic liver disease has consist of three conditions which includes ▪Alcoholic fatty liver disease: In this condition, where fat starts to accumulate around the liver. It can be reversed by not drinking alcohol anymore. ▪Acute alcoholic hepatitis: Alcohol abuse causes inflammation (swelling) of the liver in this stage. The outcome depends on the severity of the damage. ▪Alcoholic cirrhosis: At this point, the liver is scarred from alcohol abuse, and the damage cannot be undone. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholic Liver Disease? There may be no symptoms, or symptoms may come on slowly. This depends on how well the liver is working. Symptoms tend to be worse after a period of heavy drinking. Early symptoms include:

2. ▪Loss of energy ▪Poor appetite and weight loss ▪Nausea ▪Belly pain ▪Small, red spider-like blood vessels on the skin How to Diagnose Alcoholic liver disease? Alcoholic Liver disease is not the only disease that can cause liver damage. A liver disease specialist in Pune will want to test the health of your liver to rule out other diseases which include: ▪Complete blood count (CBC) ▪Liver function test ▪Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan ▪Abdominal ultrasound ▪Liver biopsy What is the treatment option for Alcoholic Liver Disease? Lifestyle Changes: Some things you can do to help take care of your liver disease are: ▪Stop drinking alcohol. ▪Eat a healthy diet that is low in salt. ▪Get vaccinated for diseases such as influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and pneumococcal pneumonia. ▪Talk to the Liver Specialist doctor about all medicines you take, including herbs and supplements and over-the-counter medicines. Other Treatments: Other treatment includes ▪Endoscopic treatments for enlarged veins in the esophagus (esophageal varies) ▪Removal of fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis) ▪Placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to repair blood flow in the liver When cirrhosis progresses to end-stage liver disease, a liver transplant may be needed. Liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease is only considered in people who have completely avoided alcohol for 6 months Book an Appointment:

3. Dr. Manoj Dongare at Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital and Research Center provides one of the best Liver treatment and transplant services in Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with one of the best Surgical Liver Transplant and HPB Surgeon in Pune call 09881379573 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking with your near hospital.