The liver is a robust organ that can usually process small amounts of alcohol, but heavy drinking can cause damage.
Alcohol and the liver
Liver disease causes approximately 2% of all deaths in the UK.
How alcohol affects the liver
If the liver has to break down too much alcohol, its other functions are negatively affected, and it can be damaged.
Managing the risk
Anyone drinking heavily should seek advice from their GP. It is possible that you may be damaging your liver without being aware of it.
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