Alcoholic Hepatitis
Definition
Symptoms
liver failure
Evaluation
Treatment
diet
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
anorexia
liver diet
vomiting
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
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Alcoholic Hepatitis Outlook
What to expect with
alcoholic
hepatitis
:
Hepatitis
may resolve if alcohol is completely avoided.
Continued alcohol use can progress to
cirrhosis
and
liver failure
.
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Alcoholic Hepatitis Complications
Related Conditions
Alcoholism
Cirrhosis
Viral hepatitis
Dehydration Checkup
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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;
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Alcoholic Hepatitis References:
Haber PS, Warner R, Seth D, Gorrell MD, McCaughan GW. Pathogenesis and management of alcoholic hepatitis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2003 Dec;18(12):1332-44.
Madhotra R, Gilmore IT. Recent developments in the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis. QJM. 2003 Jun;96(6):391-400.
O'Shea RS, McCullough AJ. Treatment of alcoholic hepatitis. Clin Liver Dis. 2005 Feb;9(1):103-34.
Willner IR, Reuben A. Alcohol and the liver. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2005 May;21(3):323-30.
