It is certain that long-term heavy alcohol consumption not only aggravates portal hypertension, but also leads to alcoholic cirrhosis. The occurrence and development of alcoholic cirrhosis is related to the drinking pattern of the drinker, genetic factors, gender, nutritional status, and whether hepatitis virus infection is combined. Some studies have shown that alcoholic cirrhosis can be caused if 160 grams (about three taels) of alcohol is consumed daily for 20 years. It is worth noting that drinking large amounts of alcohol at a time is more harmful than drinking small amounts, and drinking every day is more harmful than intermittent drinking. Women who drink alcohol every day are more likely to develop alcoholic liver disease than men. Heavy alcohol consumption by people who have a combination of protein deficiency, malnutrition, or chronic hepatitis B or C virus infection increases their own risk of cirrhosis.