Alcoholic Hepatitis

Overview of Alcoholic Hepatitis

Alcoholic hepatitis is one of the disorders that occur with chronic excessive alcohol intake. It occurs in conjunction with fatty changes in the liver and liver cirrhosis. Most commonly, alcoholic hepatitis begins to produce symptoms after about 10 years of excessive drinking. The symptoms are similar to other forms of hepatitis.

Causes of Alcoholic Hepatitis

Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by chronic injury to the liver cells by excessive drinking.

Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholic Hepatitis

Early on there may not be any specific symptoms from those suffering from alcoholic hepatitis. When symptoms do develop they are most common in men. Nausea and vomiting may occur. Right upper abdominal pain and tenderness develop. Jaundice - yellowing of the skin and eyes - occurs and people may develop a fever. There may be abdominal swelling.

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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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