What is alcoholic hepatitis?
Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol for a long period of time. This could also cause other complications such as liver Cirrhosis, Excessive bleeding or even complete liver failure. One should therefore be cautious not to overindulge in alcohol consumption.
Causes of alcoholic hepatitis
But what is the reason behind alcoholic hepatitis? It could be caused by a few factors as shown below. As generally known, the liver performs the role of detoxification of the body. But when excessive alcohol is consumed and passes through the liver, its procession causes the production of highly toxic chemicals that injure liver cells causing inflammation which eventually leads to alcoholic hepatitis.
Signs and symptoms of alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis can be characterized by the following signs and symptoms. They may be varied depending on the extent of damage caused to the liver damage to the liver. If you are suffering from mild alcoholic hepatitis, you may not experience any symptoms at all. Nonetheless, if the damage progresses to higher levels, you may start experiencing the following signs:
Having inexplicable changes in appetite, having a constant dryness in the mouth, progressive loss in body mass, a lot of nausea and vomiting. You may also feel a lot of pain in the abdomen and it may be swollen, yellowing of the eyes and skin which is commonly known as jaundice, being fatigued most of the time, increased fever and mental instability. Last but not least, you may experience easy bruising and bleeding in case of an injury.
Complications of alcoholic hepatitis
There are complications that are associated with this disorder including;
Jaundice, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver. Enlarged veins commonly referred to as varices could also be complications related to this disorder among others.
Risk factors of alcoholic hepatitis
Since this condition does not affect all people who use alcohol in excessive, it may be caused by some of these other factors, they include;
Factors resulting from the genetic components and how your body processes alcohol.
Other liver infections such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C and other disorders like liver cirrhosis.
If you suffer from malnutrition, this increases your chances of contracting the disease.
Having high body mass, being overweight or basically obese also puts you at risk of catching the disease.
If you take alcohol without the accompaniment of a meal, it also raises your chances of getting the disease.
Gender is another factor that may endanger you especially if you are a woman as men’s bodies are wired in a way that they break down alcohol different from women’s bodies.
Race and your ethnicity contribute to getting you on high-risk scales mostly if you are of the black ethnicity in general.
Diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis
What does the diagnosis of this disorder consist of? The following are ways in which it can be diagnosed; first, if you show the symptoms of the disorder, your doctor will ask you some questions concerning your health in the past years and whether you have engaged in alcohol consumption. An examination to determine the state of your liver or spleen may be considered to determine whether it is enlarged. Tests that may be conducted to confirm your diagnosis include:
Tests to establish your blood count in complete.
Tests to determine the functionality of your liver.
Tests to show how well your blood clotting is.
A liver ultrasound may be conducted to determine its health.
A CT scan for the abdomen in order to determine if there is any problem with it.
If a liver biopsy is ordered, it is to confirm the diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis. Although it is a high-risk procedure which requires extraction of a tissue sample of the liver, it will indicate how severe the damage and also to confirm the type of liver disease you may be suffering from.
Treatment of alcoholic hepatitis
The treatment and management of this condition include ingestion of medicines that will help reduce inflammation to the liver and help boost its functions. Vitamins may be prescribed to help build up vitamins and other nutrient supplements in case you suffer from malnourishment. However, if the damage is severe, you may be advised to get a liver transplant to help correct the condition.
For you to get a transplant, you will require proof that you will abstain from alcohol consumption which means that you may require undergoing treatment in the form of psychotherapy to be guided on how to gradually cease from alcohol consumption completely.
Other forms of treatment for this condition are the use of homeopathic treatment procedures. It involves helping you to overcome addiction problems and gradually getting the liver to its normal functions. The focus of this treatment is basically on the whole body meaning that it focuses on you as a person and your complete pathology. It aids in the balance of the body’s energy system and improves the body immunity and general functions.
Conventional treatment is also another form of treatment that comes in handy in the management of this disorder. The process of this method of treatment involves administration of medicines such as corticosteroids or pentoxifylline which are very effective in reduction of liver inflammation and restoration of normal liver functions.
Tube feeding may also be recommended for you if you are having trouble feeding. A tube may, therefore, be inserted into your stomach through your mouth which facilitates your feeding on a liquid diet that is rich in nutrients. Generally, if you are suffering from severe alcoholic hepatitis you may need close monitoring and observation by a gastroenterologist or a hepatologist especially if your level of severity is in need of services only offered in the intensive care unit.
As much as there may be treatment for this condition available, prevention is always better than a cure itself thus it is highly recommended for you to take the initiative of desisting and abstaining from alcohol consumption if you desire to be in good health.
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Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol for a long period of time. This could also cause other complications such as liver Cirrhosis, Excessive bleeding or even complete liver failure. One should therefore be cautious not to overindulge in alcohol consumption.
Causes of alcoholic hepatitis
But what is the reason behind alcoholic hepatitis? It could be caused by a few factors as shown below. As generally known, the liver performs the role of detoxification of the body. But when excessive alcohol is consumed and passes through the liver, its procession causes the production of highly toxic chemicals that injure liver cells causing inflammation which eventually leads to alcoholic hepatitis.
Signs and symptoms of alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis can be characterized by the following signs and symptoms. They may be varied depending on the extent of damage caused to the liver damage to the liver. If you are suffering from mild alcoholic hepatitis, you may not experience any symptoms at all. Nonetheless, if the damage progresses to higher levels, you may start experiencing the following signs:
Having inexplicable changes in appetite, having a constant dryness in the mouth, progressive loss in body mass, a lot of nausea and vomiting. You may also feel a lot of pain in the abdomen and it may be swollen, yellowing of the eyes and skin which is commonly known as jaundice, being fatigued most of the time, increased fever and mental instability. Last but not least, you may experience easy bruising and bleeding in case of an injury.
Complications of alcoholic hepatitis
There are complications that are associated with this disorder including;
Jaundice, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver. Enlarged veins commonly referred to as varices could also be complications related to this disorder among others.
Risk factors of alcoholic hepatitis
Since this condition does not affect all people who use alcohol in excessive, it may be caused by some of these other factors, they include;
Factors resulting from the genetic components and how your body processes alcohol.
Other liver infections such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C and other disorders like liver cirrhosis.
If you suffer from malnutrition, this increases your chances of contracting the disease.
Having high body mass, being overweight or basically obese also puts you at risk of catching the disease.
If you take alcohol without the accompaniment of a meal, it also raises your chances of getting the disease.
Gender is another factor that may endanger you especially if you are a woman as men’s bodies are wired in a way that they break down alcohol different from women’s bodies.
Race and your ethnicity contribute to getting you on high-risk scales mostly if you are of the black ethnicity in general.
Diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis
What does the diagnosis of this disorder consist of? The following are ways in which it can be diagnosed; first, if you show the symptoms of the disorder, your doctor will ask you some questions concerning your health in the past years and whether you have engaged in alcohol consumption. An examination to determine the state of your liver or spleen may be considered to determine whether it is enlarged. Tests that may be conducted to confirm your diagnosis include:
Tests to establish your blood count in complete.
Tests to determine the functionality of your liver.
Tests to show how well your blood clotting is.
A liver ultrasound may be conducted to determine its health.
A CT scan for the abdomen in order to determine if there is any problem with it.
If a liver biopsy is ordered, it is to confirm the diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis. Although it is a high-risk procedure which requires extraction of a tissue sample of the liver, it will indicate how severe the damage and also to confirm the type of liver disease you may be suffering from.
Treatment of alcoholic hepatitis
The treatment and management of this condition include ingestion of medicines that will help reduce inflammation to the liver and help boost its functions. Vitamins may be prescribed to help build up vitamins and other nutrient supplements in case you suffer from malnourishment. However, if the damage is severe, you may be advised to get a liver transplant to help correct the condition.
For you to get a transplant, you will require proof that you will abstain from alcohol consumption which means that you may require undergoing treatment in the form of psychotherapy to be guided on how to gradually cease from alcohol consumption completely.
Other forms of treatment for this condition are the use of homeopathic treatment procedures. It involves helping you to overcome addiction problems and gradually getting the liver to its normal functions. The focus of this treatment is basically on the whole body meaning that it focuses on you as a person and your complete pathology. It aids in the balance of the body’s energy system and improves the body immunity and general functions.
Conventional treatment is also another form of treatment that comes in handy in the management of this disorder. The process of this method of treatment involves administration of medicines such as corticosteroids or pentoxifylline which are very effective in reduction of liver inflammation and restoration of normal liver functions.
Tube feeding may also be recommended for you if you are having trouble feeding. A tube may, therefore, be inserted into your stomach through your mouth which facilitates your feeding on a liquid diet that is rich in nutrients. Generally, if you are suffering from severe alcoholic hepatitis you may need close monitoring and observation by a gastroenterologist or a hepatologist especially if your level of severity is in need of services only offered in the intensive care unit.
As much as there may be treatment for this condition available, prevention is always better than a cure itself thus it is highly recommended for you to take the initiative of desisting and abstaining from alcohol consumption if you desire to be in good health.
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Patient's Feedback
For Safe Natural Holistic Treatment, contact or visit:
Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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