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After the work night outs, the Christmas celebrations and the Hogmanay parties, it’s time to give your liver a break. Because January is officially Love Your Liver month. Alcohol is the biggest cause of liver disease in the UK and according to UK government research, it’s on the rise. In fact, 16 people die from liver cancer in the UK every day. So, is it time you cut back on the tipple…?
Liver disease can develop as the result of various factors. Some we have no control over, such as genetics or autoimmune disease. However, there are some factors that are within our control such as:
A healthy liver can break down and filter alcohol but every time it does that, some of the liver cells become damaged and die. A healthy liver can repair itself and produce new cells. However, prolonged alcohol misuse can impede this ability to regenerate, cause scarring, and lead to cirrhosis.
Alcohol related liver disease (ARLD) is all too common in the UK. So the best way to minimise your risk is to keep a close eye on your alcohol intake.
The UK Chief Medical Officers’ low-risk guideline limit is a maximum of 14 units of alcohol per week. However, according to the British Liver Trust, around 1 in 5 people in the UK drink more than this – putting themselves at risk. To reduce your risk:
According to Alcohol Change, “Around 20% of the population don’t drink at all – and this figure is increasing among young people in particular”. But if you’re not quite ready to cut out alcohol completely, there are plenty of low and no-alcohol drinks widely available on the market now.
If you’re worried about the amount you’re drinking and the potential effects this could be having on your liver, make an appointment at YourGP. You can choose a date and time that suits you via our simple online booking system, or you can email reception@your.gp. Alternatively, you call us on 0131 225 5656 or arrange a call back via our website.
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