Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis : Causes

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Cirrhosis is caused by chronic liver disease. Common causes of chronic liver disease in the U.S. include: Hepatitis C infection; Long-term alcohol abuse (see alcoholic liver disease. Other causes of cirrhosis include: Autoimmune inflammation of th...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008
A patient's medical history can reveal illnesses or lifestyles likely to lead to cirrhosis. Liver changes can be seen during a physical examination. A doctor who suspects cirrhosis may order blood and urine tests to measure liver function. Because...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A patient's medical history can reveal illnesses or lifestyles likely to lead to cirrhosis. Liver changes can be seen during a physical examination. A doctor who suspects cirrhosis may order blood and urine tests to measure liver function. Because...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Alcohol is produced by fermenting the starch or sugar in fruits and grains. Alcoholic drinks have different amounts of alcohol in them -- beer is about 5% alcohol, wine is usually 12 - 15% alcohol, and hard liquor is about 45% alcohol. See also: Alcohol and diet Alcoholism Alcohol withdrawal state
Source:ADAM
Date:December 6, 2007
Alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) consumption has a social aspect to it, but it is often abused. The effect of alcohol consumption on the body depends on how often it is consumed, how much, and the alcohol content of the drinks.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
This report includes information on recognizing the symptoms of problem drinking, treatment techniques, coping with a loved one's drinking, and overcoming denial.
Source:StayWell
Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have discovered that the herb kudzu can curb the urge to drink alcohol.
Source:StayWell
It helps to understand why and when you drink if you are going to successfully reduce the amount of alcohol you consume.
Source:StayWell
Alcohol is considered a drug because it depresses the central nervous system and can disrupt mental and motor skills, as well as damage internal organs when used excessively.
Source:StayWell
As a woman, your body is much more sensitive to the effects of alcohol and more easily damaged than a man’s body. Because women have less water in their body than men, alcohol doesn't dilute as much and more of it gets absorbed into the blood. That’s why women suffer greater physical damage and often become more intoxicated than men when they drink identical amounts of alcohol.
Source:StayWell
A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about forsaking the potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
Source:StayWell
Excessive drinking can cause potentially fatal conditions, not only high blood pressure, but also damage to the brain, heart or liver; diabetes and stroke.
Source:StayWell
Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol consumption? Does a prior history of waterborne hepatitis predispose a person to RA?
Source:StayWell
If you drink, you most likely want to drink reasonably and responsibly. But what are the factors that can help you keep a check on your blood-alcohol content so you don't embarrass yourself or, worse, hurt yourself or others?
Source:StayWell
Tips for avoiding the worst consequence of holiday overindulgence.Drinking fluids may help with the morning-after misery from getting drunk.
Source:StayWell
Alcohol-dependent employees incur twice the health care costs of the average employee, are more likely to steal from their employers, are more likely to be involved in workplace accidents and are five times more likely to file worker’s compensation claims.
Source:StayWell
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