Alcoholic Liver Disease Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Alcoholic Liver Disease?
Liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
Typical Symptoms of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Pain across the entire body
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Hair loss
Fever
Purple rash
Falling frequently
Fatigue
Drink alcohol regularly
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Alcoholic Liver Disease
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have body-wide pain?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Are you experiencing increased hair loss?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have purple skin spots?
Treatmentof Alcoholic Liver Disease
The most effective treatment is to reduce and stop drinking. A doctor may prescribe medications and refer to counseling. Regular medical check-ups may be needed to monitor for complications such as permanent liver scarring, liver failure, and cancer.
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References
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Osna NA, Donohue TM Jr, Kharbanda KK. Alcoholic Liver Disease: Pathogenesis and Current Management. Alcohol Res. 2017;38(2):147-161. PMID: 28988570; PMCID: PMC5513682.
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Stickel F, Datz C, Hampe J, Bataller R. Pathophysiology and Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease: Update 2016. Gut Liver. 2017 Mar 15;11(2):173-188. doi: 10.5009/gnl16477. Erratum in: Gut Liver. 2017 May 15;11(3):447. PMID: 28274107; PMCID: PMC5347641.
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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