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Alcoholic liver disease
Alternative Names: Liver disease due to alcohol; Cirrhosis or hepatitis - alcoholic; Laennec's cirrhosis Symptoms: Loss of appetite Nausea Jaundice Abdominal pain and tenderness Fever Ascites (fluid collection in the abdomen) Unintentional weight gain (because of fluid collection) Mental confusion Excessive thirst Dry mouth Fatigue Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds Bloody or dark black or tarry bowel movements (melena) Abnormally dark or light skin Redness on feet or hands Paleness Light-headedness or fainting, especially with upright posture Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) when rising to standing position Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement Breast development in males Impaired ability to concentrate Agitation Fluctuating mood Difficulty paying attention (attention deficit) Impaired judgment Confusion (encephalopathy) Altered level of consciousness Impaired short- or long-term memory Hallucinations Text Continues Below Symptoms vary with the severity of the disease and are usually worse after a recent period of heavy drinking. Signs and tests: A CBC may show anemia and other abnormalities. Liver function tests such as ALP are abnormal. Liver biopsy shows alcoholic liver disease. Tests to rule out other diseases include: Ultrasound of the abdomen CT scan – abdominal Blood tests for other causes of liver disease Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>