Alcohol-related liver disease
Overview
There are no symptoms of alcohol-related liver disease at first. Symptoms like weight loss and swollen ankles may appear later on.
Stopping drinking can help improve alcohol-related liver disease. A liver transplant may be needed if the damage to the liver is severe.
The best way to prevent alcohol-related liver disease is to stop drinking alcohol or stick to the alcohol limits recommended by the NHS.
Page last reviewed: 19/09/2022
Next review due: 19/09/2025