Search results for alcohol
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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.
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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.
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Type 1 diabetes – Alcohol and drugs
Read about how alcohol and drugs can affect you if you have type 1 diabetes.
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Breastfeeding and drinking alcohol
Advice on drinking alcohol while breastfeeding, including how to manage social occasions and the risks of binge drinking.
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Acute pancreatitis - Prevention
As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the condition.
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Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.
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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Prevention
The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
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Stroke - Prevention
Read about preventing strokes. The best way to prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.
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Stillbirth - Preventing stillbirth
Read about what you can do to help prevent stillbirth, including not smoking, avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy and attending all of your antenatal appointments.
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Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Treatment
Find out how primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is treated, including self-help measures like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol, plus medicines to slow the condition's progression.