A REVIEW ON ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE

Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver. The risk of developing the disease is related to the quantity and duration of alcohol consumption. The prevalence is highest in European countries. The most complications occur are Jaundice, Hepatic encephalopathy, Cirrhosis, Steatosis etc. This can be treated by liver biopsy, endoscopy. Alcohol intake increases NADHNAD+ in hepatocytes. The alcohol metabolism increases the production of NADH by reducing NAD in the body. Ongoing liver injury leads to irreversible liver damage.

Key words: Alcoholic steatosis or Alcoholic fatty liver, Alcoholic hepatitis, Alcoholic cirrhosis