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Alcoholic liver disease involves an acute or chronic inflammation of the liver induced by alcohol abuse. See also cirrhosis .
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Symptoms
Loss of appetite; Nausea; Jaundice; Abdominal pain and tenderness; Fever; Ascites (fluid collection in the abdomen; Uni...
Causes
Alcoholic liver disease usually occurs after years of excessive drinking. The longer the duration of alcohol use and th...
Tests
A CBC may show anemia and other abnormalities; Liver function tests such as ALP are abnormal; Liver biopsy shows alcoho...
Treatments
The objective of treatment is to discontinue alcohol, and to provide a high-carbohydrates, high-calorie diet to reduce ...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems...
Complications
Bleeding esophageal varices; Portal hypertension; Hepatic encephalopathy; Cirrhosis.
Prevention
Discuss your alcohol intake with your doctor, who can counsel you about safe amounts of alcohol intake for your situati...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of alcoholic liver disease develop; Call your provider if symptoms develop a...
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