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Alcoholic Cirrhosis - Ethanol Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis
Synonyms and related keywords: end stage liver disease, end-stage liver failure, end stage liver failure, ESLF, alcoholism, alcoholic complications, cirrhotic, cirrhotic liver, chronic liver disease, chronic liver failure, CLF, fulminant hepatic failure, FHF, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis
What is Alcoholic Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is sometimes caused by hepatitis (an infection of the liver), or by eating or drinking harmful chemicals. The most common cause of cirrhosis is drinking too much alcohol. This is called alcoholic cirrhosis.
Women who drink too much alcohol may be at greater risk of developing alcoholic cirrhosis than men who drink too much. If you drink alcohol, you need to tell your family doctor so he or she can check for signs of cirrhosis, especially if you have any of the symptoms listed below.
How will my doctor know if I have cirrhosis?
Your doctor will ask if you have any of the following symptoms of cirrhosis:
- Abdominal swelling
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual weight loss or weight gain
- Yellow coloring of the skin and eyes
- Dark urine
- Red palms
- Vomiting blood
- Menstrual problems (in women)
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