“Can drinking just occasionally affect the liver?”
4 years ago I had hepatitis E that thankfully went away. I have reduced my drinking after recovery from the disease. Will occasional drinking also affect my liver function?
1 Answer
It depends. If there is no underlying liver disease 3-5 drinks a week generally will not hurt the liver in most adults, however, some people may be sensitive to the effects of alcohol. If there is underlying liver disease, especially cirrhosis, any amount of alcohol can hurt the liver and should be avoided.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
