Think liver disease is only caused by alcohol? Myths doctor wants you to stop believing

If you ask someone what causes liver disease, chances are you'll hear the same answer: alcohol. It's a belief so deeply rooted that many people assume their liver is perfectly fine as long as they don't drink or don't drink much. But the liver isn't that straightforward, and neither is liver disease.Each disease comes with its own set of myths, and so does liver disease. Ask anyone what leads to liver disease, and the answer is bound to be the same – alcohol consumption. This very myth is also one of the reasons why many cases go undiagnosed until they develop into something far more serious. In fact, viral hepatitis, obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders are currently responsible for the growing incidence of liver disease in India.