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alcoholic liver disease |
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alcoholic liver disease Hepatology A general term for any of a number of clinical conditions caused by chronic excess of alcohol consumption, including alcoholic cirrhosis and alcoholic fatty liver. See Alcoholic hepatitis, Cirrhosis. Patient discussion about alcoholic liver disease. Q. How can you cure minor liver problem caused by alcoholism? A doctor after going through my medical test result told me that I have a 'minor' liver problem. A. First, you must stop drinking. Your doctor may suggest changes in your diet and certain vitamin supplements to help your liver recover from the alcohol-related damage. Medications may be needed to manage the complications caused by your liver damage. In advanced cases of alcoholic cirrhosis, the only treatment option may be a liver transplant. Q. What are the types of alcohol-induced liver disease? I heard there are several liver diseases alcohol can create. A. Here is a bit info about alcohol induced liver diseases: http://www.umm.edu/liver/alcohol.htm Q. What is cirrhosis of liver and why is it linked with alcoholism? A. Liver is the most important organ. In Cirrhosis normal liver tissue develops to scar tissue and hinders the normal liver functioning. Scar tissue blocks the blood flow and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins. As alcohol is one of the causes for the development of scar tissue so it is related to cirrhosis. Read more or ask a question about alcoholic liver diseaseHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| One study included transfusions, transplantation, pregnancy,
autoimmune disorders, malignancies, and alcoholic liver disease, while
another cited "parenteral substance abuse, hemodialysis, and
vaccinations for hepatitis B, rabies, or influenza.
Excessive weight risk factor for alcoholic liver disease are likely to
play a leading role in the progression to LC. The death of Alexander was certainly caused by an infectious
disease and not poisoning or alcoholic liver disease. |
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