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Learn more about Alcoholic liver disease

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is alcoholic liver disease?

Liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of alcoholic liver disease

  • Skin or eyes turning yellow

  • Fatigue

  • Fever

  • Loss of appetite

  • Purple rash

  • Pain across the entire body

  • Hair loss

  • Falling frequently

Questions your doctor may ask to check for alcoholic liver disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose alcoholic liver disease

  • Have you noticed your eyes or skin are turning yellow?

  • Do you feel fatigued?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?

  • Do you have purple spots on your skin?

Treatment for alcoholic liver disease

The most effective treatment is to reduce and stop drinking. A doctor may prescribe medications and refer for counseling to break the habit. Regular 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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Aiko Yoshioka

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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