Can drinking too much alcohol cause autoimmune hepatitis?
Drinking alcohol doesn’t cause autoimmune hepatitis. But it can make liver diseases, such as autoimmune hepatitis, worse. Drinking too much of alcohol can also cause other liver problems such as fatty liver syndrome and eventually cirrhosis of the liver. If you have autoimmune hepatitis, try not to drink alcohol. If you do choose to drink, stay within the guideline amounts. The Department of Health recommend that women should drink no more than two to three units of alcohol per day, and men shouldn’t drink more than three to four units per day. If you have developed cirrhosis as a result of autoimmune hepatitis, don’t drink any alcohol at all. If you need help giving up, ask your GP for advice.
