K70.9: Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified
The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.
Alcohol is broken down in the liver. Too much alcohol over an extended period of time damages the liver. As a result, the liver may not be able to function properly over time.
Damage to the liver can often make you feel weak, tired and have a low appetite. There may be a great increase in the size of the waist, or the abdomen may be painful. The whites of the eyes or the skin may turn yellow. You may bleed more intensely and for longer if you injure yourself. There may also be no symptoms at all, however.
The liver disease may cause toxic substances to accumulate in the blood. As a result, the brain may no longer work properly. You may for instance have trouble concentrating or be very sleepy.
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