India, July 13 -- When most people think of liver disease, alcohol is often the first culprit that comes to mind. While excessive drinking can certainly damage the liver, assuming you're in the clear simply because you don't drink is a misconception that can be dangerously misleading. Many forms of liver disease develop silently, with few or no symptoms in their early stages, leaving people unaware they have a problem until significant damage has already occurred. Understanding that liver health is influenced by far more than alcohol is key to recognising the risks early and taking steps to protect this vital organ.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator specialising in digestive, liver, pancreati...