MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty liver disease and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis. drinking more than the recommended limits of alcohol over many years can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, the more serious types of ARLD.

Detailed explanation-2: -If heavy drinking continues, about 40 percent of cases of alcoholic hepatitis will develop into cirrhosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most serious form of ALD and a cause of many deaths and serious illnesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis with risk increasing exponentially. Women may be at higher risk compared to men even with little alcohol consumption.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alcoholic liver disease occurs after years of heavy drinking. Over time, scarring and cirrhosis can occur. Cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease.