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  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.

  • Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

    Find out about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which is a range of mental and physical problems that can affect a child if their mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease

    Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range of associated symptoms.

  • Alcohol poisoning

    Find out about alcohol poisoning, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you or someone else has it, what the treatments are and what causes it.

  • Alcohol misuse

    Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Treatment

    Successful treatment for alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) often depends on whether someone is willing to stop drinking alcohol and make changes to their lifestyle.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Symptoms

    In many cases, people with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) do not have any noticeable symptoms until their liver is badly damaged.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Diagnosis

    Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is often first suspected when tests for other medical conditions show a damaged liver.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Complications

    A number of serious complications can develop if you have alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), including portal hypertension, varices and ascites.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Causes

    Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD.