India, Nov. 22 -- If you drink alcohol regularly and have noticed your belly starting to bulge, it may be more than just bloating - it could be a warning sign from your liver. While most people know alcohol isn't great for the body, few realise how quickly regular drinking can trigger cell damage, scarring, and serious liver dysfunction. In some cases, that expanding belly can signal fluid buildup caused by advanced liver injury, a condition that demands immediate medical attention.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has explained what really happens to your body when you drink alcohol. In an Instagram video posted on November 22, the doctor explains how chronic alcohol consumption affects the...