By Sushmita Srivastav, July 3, 2023
Here's what happens to your liver if you drink too much
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Alcohol poisoning is a severe condition that occurs when you consume excessive amounts of alcohol leaving no time for the body to process it
The body struggles to metabolise alcohol efficiently when it is ingested at such high levels, resulting in toxic substances accumulating in the bloodstream. These toxins put strain on the liver
Its warning signs include irregular breathing, unresponsiveness, pale or bluish-tinged skin, low body temperature, vomiting, seizures, confusion, incoherency, and comatose
One of its initial consequences is fatty liver disease, in which excess fat accumulates within the liver cells. If consumption continues, this condition can progress to alcoholic hepatitis, characterised by liver inflammation
Alcoholic hepatitis can further advance into cirrhosis, a late-stage liver disease characterised by irreversible scarring, impaired liver function, and potential liver failure
Alcohol poisoning can hinder the liver's ability to produce essential proteins and blood-clotting factors, leading to malnutrition and bleeding disorders
The liver's detoxification capacity diminishes, allowing toxins in the body, causing further irreparable harm