Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a serious and potentially fatal consequence of alcohol use. The
diagnosis of ALD is based on drinking history, physical signs and symptoms, and laboratory tests.
Treatment strategies for ALD include lifestyle changes to reduce alcohol consumption, cigarette
smoking, and obesity; nutrition therapy; and pharmacological therapy. The diagnosis and
management of the complications of ALD are important for alleviating the symptoms of the
disease, improving quality of life, and decreasing mortality. KEY WORDS: alcoholic liver disorder;
diagnosis; disease complication; treatment method; lifestyle; nutritional deficiency; vitamin therapy; drug
therapy; propylthiouracil; colchicines; corticosterone; alternative medical treatment; S-adenosylmethionine;
ascites; peritonitis; kidney disorder; esophageal varix; pentoxifylline; hepatorenal syndrome