What is Alcoholic Liver Disease
When a person drinks alcohol regularly for a long time, the liver gets damaged because it has to keep cleaning the alcohol from the blood.
Over time, this can lead to:
- Fatty Liver – extra fat stored inside the liver
- Alcoholic Hepatitis – swelling/inflammation of the liver
- Cirrhosis – liver becomes hard and scarred
In simple words: alcohol slowly makes the liver weak and less able to do its job.
Causes
- Drinking alcohol daily or heavily for many years
- Drinking on an empty stomach
- Poor nutrition (alcohol replaces healthy food)
- Family history (some people are more sensitive)
Symptoms
In early stages (fatty liver):
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Discomfort or heaviness in right upper abdomen
As it worsens (hepatitis/cirrhosis):
- Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Swelling of abdomen or legs
- Easy bruising/bleeding
- Nausea, vomiting
- Weight loss, muscle weakness
- Mood changes, poor memory (in severe cases)
Homeopathy & Healing
The main treatment is stopping alcohol completely.
Once alcohol is stopped, homeopathy helps repair and strengthen the liver.
Useful Homeopathic Remedies (based on symptoms):
- Nux Vomica – for liver complaints in drinkers, acidity, irritability
- Phosphorus – for fatty degeneration of liver, weakness, bleeding tendency
- Lycopodium – for liver swelling, gas, and poor digestion
- Sulphur – for liver heat, itching, and chronic weakness
- Chelidonium – for right-sided liver pain with jaundice
With regular treatment and alcohol avoidance, liver function can improve and patient can regain health.
Precautions & Self-Care
- Complete avoidance of alcohol (most important!)
- Eat a balanced diet (fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
- Drink enough water
- Avoid oily, fried, and very spicy foods
- Do regular exercise/walking
- Keep regular homeopathic treatment follow-up
In short (patient-friendly view):
Alcohol damages the liver slowly. If you quit alcohol today, your liver has a good chance to heal. Homeopathy supports this healing, reduces symptoms, and strengthens digestion and immunity.
