Alcoholic hepatitis

Alcoholic hepatitis is a diseased, inflammatory condition of the liver caused by heavy alcohol consumption over an extended period of time. It’s also aggravated by binge drinking and ongoing alcohol use. If you develop this condition, you must stop drinking alcohol

Signs and Symptoms

Individuals with alcoholic hepatitis may experience the following symptoms:

Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe

• vomiting (Severe)
• yellowish skin (Moderate)
• abdominal pain (Moderate)
• swelling of stomach (Severe)
• distention of abdomen (Moderate)
• history of alcohol consumption (Severe)
• fluid overload (Moderate)

Management and Self-Care

Recommended measures for managing alcoholic hepatitis include:

• stop alcohol consumption
• consult doctor
• medication
• follow up