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Is there a common liver disease as a result of alcoholism?

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Alcoholic Cirrosis: Alcohol in moderation is broken by the liver tissue and converted to usable parts.If the quantity is large enough it can overwhelm the tissue it can kill tissue. Liver cells can repair & regrow to some extent. If the alcohol destroys tissue faster than it can be repaired, the liver will begin to shrink down & scar & lose its ability to do other liver stuff. This is alcoholic cirrosis.

Answered 11/4/2012

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Yes: It's called cirrhosis. Alcoholism can have adverse effects on every major organ system, except the kidneys. Alcoholism will adversely effect the skin, the brain, the heart and especially the liver. Those with alcoholic liver disease also have an increased risk for developing liver cancer.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Sure: Alcohol abuse can lead to scarring of the liver which is known as cirrhosis. This can eventually lead to liver failure requiring a liver transplant.

Answered 11/4/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol/liver: Toxic hepatitis that progresses to liver failure or cirrhosis.

Answered 3/26/2013

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