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The most important part of treatment is to stop using alcohol completely. If liver cirrhosis has not yet occurred, the liver can heal if you stop drinking alcohol. An alcohol rehabilitation program or counseling may be necessary to break the alcohol addiction. Vitamins, especial...[read article]

Tests for Alcoholic Liver Disease

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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:.Albumin Alpha-1 antitrypsin ALP ALT AST Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) Prothrombin time.Plea...  More
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Prothrombin time(PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion(plasma) of your blood to clot.  More
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Those who take blood thinners have the option of using a device to monitor their clotting factor at home. But Medicare rules don't cover the costs for most who...  More
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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Th...  More
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Partial thromboplastin time(PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems.The h...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Alanine transaminase(ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.This articl...  More
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Bilirubin is a product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladd...  More
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AST(aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in heart muscle and liver and skeletal muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other ...  More
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A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot.  More
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Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.A blood sample is needed.  More
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Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with particularly high amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone.A blood test...  More
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Bilirubin is a product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladd...  More
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) is a test to measure the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of t...  More
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This test roughly measures the types of protein in the fluid (serum) part of a blood sample. See also:Immunoelectrophoresis - serumImmunofixation - serumSerum ...  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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A liver biopsy is a test that takes a sample of tissue from the liver for examination.The test is usually done in the hospital. You may be given a medication to cal...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Alcoholic Liver Disease

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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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THIAMINE (THAHY uh min) is a vitamin B1. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B1 levels. This vitamin may be used for other purposes; as...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Alcoholic Liver Disease

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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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THIAMINE (THAHY uh min) is a vitamin B1. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B1 levels. This vitamin may be used for other purposes; as...  More
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Self Care for Alcoholic Liver Disease

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If you eat a varied diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, you're likely to get all the vitamins and minerals that you need.  More
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Achieving adequate nutritional support is difficult during cancer therapy or treatment. However, preservation of body composition and proper nutrition will help to ...  More
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Alternative Procedures for Alcoholic Liver Disease What's this?

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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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