This category contains information for patients, their families and caregivers about Alcoholic Liver Disease.
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Information includes the three distinct conditions which are caused by alcohol abuse. Any, or all, of the conditions may occur at the same time.
- Fatty Liver (Steatosis): Accumulation of fat within the primary cells of the liver.
- Alcoholic Hepatitis: Acute or chronic inflammation of the liver.
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis: Nodule formation and fibrosis, which interferes with blood flow in the liver.
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Chapter from The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project offers a definition, prevalence, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, therapy, and outcomes.
Discusses the three diseases directly related to alcohol abuse, their specific symptoms, and treatment. Includes links to additional information.
Illustrated article provides definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, and treatment information. Includes complications, prognosis, and support group links.
Provides information on this condition caused by alcohol misuse. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications, prevention and living with the disease.
Provides information on this condition caused by alcohol misuse. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications, prevention and living with the disease.
Illustrated article provides definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, and treatment information. Includes complications, prognosis, and support group links.
Chapter from The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project offers a definition, prevalence, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, therapy, and outcomes.
Discusses the three diseases directly related to alcohol abuse, their specific symptoms, and treatment. Includes links to additional information.
