Alcoholic Liver Disease
Early Care Prevents Irreversible Damage
Understanding Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver disease is caused by long-term, excessive alcohol use that damages liver cells. Over time, this can lead to fat buildup, inflammation, scarring (cirrhosis), and eventually liver failure. The disease often progresses silently, with no symptoms until significant damage has already occurred.
Early diagnosis and lifestyle changes, along with expert medical care, can halt progression and prevent life-threatening complications. Understanding your risk and getting timely treatment is the first step toward protecting your liver.
It develops in stages- fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis, each progressively more serious if not treated.
Quitting drinking is the single most important step to prevent further damage.
When Should You Seek A Specialist
Symptoms Of Alcoholic Liver
Persistent fatigue, weakness, or weight loss
Constant tiredness may signal your liver is overworked from processing alcohol.
Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice)
This happens when the liver cannot filter bilirubin properly, causing a yellow tint to the skin and eyes.
Swelling in the abdomen or legs
Fluid retention suggests significant liver stress or scarring.
Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss indicates your liver function may already be declining.
Pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen
Inflammation of the liver often causes dull or sharp pain under the ribs.
A history of heavy or long term alcohol use
Even without symptoms, you may have silent liver damage.
Common Causes of Alcoholic Liver disease
Heavy drinking is the primary cause, but certain factors make liver damage more likely and severe.
Excessive alcohol intake
Drinking large amounts over time directly damages liver cells and promotes inflammation.
Poor Nutrition
Alcohol abuse often leads to vitamin deficiencies, which make the liver more vulnerable to damage.
Binge drinking patterns
Consuming high amounts in short periods can accelerate liver injury even in young adults.
Coexisting liver conditions
Having hepatitis or fatty liver disease alongside alcohol use worsens liver injury.
Genetic Susceptibility
Some people develop severe liver disease after relatively lower alcohol consumption due to inherited factors.
How We Diagnose?
These check liver enzyme levels, bilirubin, clotting profile, and other markers to detect ongoing liver injury and evaluate how well the liver is working.
Non-invasive scans show the extent of fat buildup, swelling, or stiffness in the liver, helping us identify early scarring or cirrhosis.
Advanced imaging provides a clear picture of liver structure, detects nodules, and helps rule out other conditions or complications.
In select cases, a small tissue sample is taken to confirm the diagnosis and precisely measure the degree of inflammation or fibrosis.
Personalized treatments backed by expertise.
Treatment Options
Alcohol cessation programs
Structured medical and psychological support to help patients quit alcohol completely.
Medications for Liver inflammation
Reduce ongoing liver injury and manage symptoms.
Nutritional Therapy & Supplements
Correcting vitamin and protein deficiencies to help liver recovery.
Liver Transplantation (for severe cases)
Offered when the liver can no longer function despite other treatments.
Why Trust Us for Alcoholic Liver Treatment?
Combined expertise of two leading liver surgeons
Dr. Vikas Patel has been part of more than 600 liver transplants, while Dr. Dharmendra Dangi has been part of over 500 liver transplants and performed 500+ complex liver and HPB surgeries. Together, they bring unmatched skill to even the toughest cases.
Experience with high-risk and pediatric cases
From critically ill adults to children needing delicate surgery, our team has successfully managed some of the most challenging and rare liver conditions. Both doctors are trained to manage challenging cases, including liver failure in children, elderly patients, and blood group mismatches.
Proven results using advanced techniques
We use the latest surgical and medical methods including minimally invasive procedures to ensure safer operations, faster recovery, and long-term success. Dr. Dangi is one of the few surgeons in India performing midline donor hepatectomy, a safer way to remove part of the liver from a living donor.
Nationally recognized for excellence
Our surgeons are trusted across India for their leadership in liver surgery. Their work has been featured in medical journals, presented at national conferences, and acknowledged in health magazines such as Silicon India (Top 10 Liver Transplant Surgeons, 2025).
OUR APPROACH
Accurate Diagnosis
using advanced imaging and testing
Personalized Treatment Plans
based on your stage and condition
Complete Pre & Post Transplant Support
when surgery is needed
A Multidisciplinary Team
Both surgeons jointly plan and perform procedures to ensure the best outcomes.
FAQ
Common Questions We Hear From Patients
Your concerns are valid. Here are expert answers to help you make confident decisions about your liver health.
Yes, early stages like fatty liver can fully recover if alcohol use stops completely. Later stages like cirrhosis are permanent but can be managed to prevent worsening.
There’s no safe limit for everyone, even moderate drinking can cause damage over time, depending on genetics, nutrition, and overall health.
There’s no safe limit for everyone, even moderate drinking can cause damage over time, depending on genetics, nutrition, and overall health.
Yes. ALD is caused by alcohol use, while NAFLD occurs in people who do not drink much but have obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Yes, women are generally more sensitive to alcohol’s effects and may develop liver damage with lower amounts of alcohol than men.
Yes, especially in early stages. Many patients see significant improvement within weeks to months of complete abstinence.
Absolutely. With early detection, lifestyle changes, and proper care, many patients lead healthy lives.
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Take the First Step Toward Healing
Alcoholic liver disease doesn’t wait but with timely help, damage can often be stopped or even reversed. Seek care before it’s too late.
Talk to Ahmedabad’s Trusted Liver Experts
Dr. Vikas Patel and Dr. Dharmendra Dangi have successfully treated hundreds of patients with complex liver conditions. Their combined expertise means you get world-class care right here in Ahmedabad.