How to protect the liver after excessive alcohol consumption
Apr 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xuemei
Introduction
In general, liver protection after excessive alcohol consumption can be achieved through lifestyle management, exercise regulation, physical therapy, Western medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. After drinking too much alcohol, it is advisable to consume more foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, kiwifruit, and broccoli. Additionally,适量 intake of high-protein foods like milk and eggs can help promote liver cell repair.
Generally, liver protection after excessive alcohol consumption can be achieved through general care, exercise regulation, physical therapy, Western medicine treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Specific methods are as follows:
1. General Treatment
After drinking too much alcohol, it is advisable to consume more foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, kiwifruit, and broccoli. Additionally, increasing intake of high-protein foods like milk and eggs in moderation can help promote liver cell repair.
2. Exercise Regulation
Alcohol has an irritating effect; excessive drinking may lead to internal damp-heat and could impair the liver's ability to break down and convert fats, potentially causing fat metabolism disorders. Engaging in daily physical activities such as jogging or brisk walking is recommended.
3. Physical Therapy
Patients with alcohol-related liver damage can visit正规 medical institutions for professional treatments such as acupuncture at specific points including the Liver Shu point (Gan Shu) and Da Dun point. These therapies help strengthen the spleen, regulate liver function, improve qi flow, and activate blood circulation, thereby accelerating alcohol metabolism and reducing alcohol’s harmful effects on the liver.
4. Western Medicine Treatment
Frequent alcohol consumption may lead to alcoholic liver disease. Under a doctor’s guidance, patients can take medications such as hepatoprotective tablets or tiopronin, which help protect the liver.
5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
Under medical supervision, patients may use herbal medicines such as Hepatoprotective Tablets or Huganning Capsules, which nourish the liver, resolve blood stasis, relieve liver discomfort, reduce transaminase levels, and treat liver-related conditions.
In addition, maintaining liver health requires quitting smoking and abstaining from alcohol. It is also important to have regular hospital check-ups to monitor liver function indicators and avoid consuming high-fat foods to prevent fatty liver disease.
