A shocking social media post by Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, widely regarded as ‘The Liver Doc’, has ignited discussions around the dangers of alcohol consumption—even in moderation. The post, shared on platform X, compares the liver of a 32-year-old “weekends only” drinker to that of his teetotaller wife, stirring strong reactions online. Dr Philips’ post highlighted the stark contrast between the liver of a weekend drinker and his non-drinking wife, sparking discussions about the underestimated dangers of occasional alcohol consumption (See more: IndiaTimes).

Dr Philips shared, “Hello. Just wanted to show the inside of the liver of a 32-year-old, ‘weekends only’ alcohol-drinking man, and the healthy donor liver of his wife, that will help him survive to see their little daughter grow up” (See more: NewsX). According to Dr Philips, the husband’s failing liver required a transplant, with the healthy donor organ coming from his wife. Dr Philips captioned the post, pointing out that the transplant is what will “help him survive to see their little daughter grow up.”

Dr Philips, a prominent liver health expert known for debunking medical myths, posted two striking images. One shows the healthy liver of the man’s wife, while the other reveals the damaged, dark, and scarred liver of the husband—who only consumed alcohol on weekends. According to Dr Philips, the husband’s failing liver required a transplant, with the healthy donor organ coming from his wife. Dr Philips captioned the post, pointing out that the transplant is what will “help him survive to see their little daughter grow up.”

The graphic comparison left netizens stunned. One user commented, “Alcohol is a poison. Your liver works overtime to process it, and even weekend binge-drinking can lead to irreversible damage like fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and eventually liver failure. By the time symptoms show, it’s too late.” Another user confessed to being shaken by the post, remarking, “I’m a bi-monthly drinker, and I’m too scared now.”

The viral post underscores a growing body of evidence suggesting that no amount of alcohol is truly safe. Contrary to popular belief, even small amounts of alcohol can harm not just the liver but other vital organs, such as the brain and heart. Experts warn that the liver, which plays a crucial role in detoxifying the body, becomes overwhelmed by frequent alcohol intake. Conditions such as fatty liver disease might silently develop over time, often undetected until severe complications arise.

This shows that alcohol’s health risks aren’t just about heavy or ‘problem’ drinking. It makes us question the myths around so-called moderate drinking and think about whether we need to change our own drinking habits.

As people online discuss the message of this story, one thing is clear—our health is at risk with every drink, no matter how rarely we indulge.

Source: mint