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Alcoholic Liver Disease
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...
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Causes
Alcoholic liver disease usually occurs after years of excessive drinking. The longer the duration of alcohol use and th...
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Tests
A CBC may show anemia and other abnormalities; Liver function tests such as ALP are abnormal; Liver biopsy shows alcoho...
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Treatments
The objective of treatment is to discontinue alcohol, and to provide a high-carbohydrates, high-calorie diet to reduce ...
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Drugs
folic acid
thiamine
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Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems...
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Risk Factors
Female Gender
History of alcohol abuse
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Complications
Bleeding esophageal varices; Portal hypertension; Hepatic encephalopathy; Cirrhosis.
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Prevention
Discuss your alcohol intake with your doctor, who can counsel you about safe amounts of alcohol intake for your situati...
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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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