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Alcoholic hepatitis

Alcoholic hepatitis logo #21000 Alcoholic hepatitis is hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) due to excessive intake of alcohol. It is usually found in association with hepatosteatosis, an early stage of alcoholic liver disease, and may contribute to the progression of fibrosis, leading to cirrhosis . Symptoms are jaundice, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), f...
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alcoholic hepatitis

alcoholic hepatitis logo #21003(from the article `hepatitis`) ...hepatitis, a disorder associated with a malfunction of the immune system, generally occurs in young women. Treatment for autoimmune hepatitis ...
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alcoholic hepatitis

alcoholic hepatitis logo #21001hepatitis caused by alcoholism, often a precursor of cirrhosis.
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Alcoholic hepatitis

Alcoholic hepatitis logo #24203Liver inflammation caused by chronic alcohol use. Example: Diagnosed with liver pain from prolonged heavy drinking.
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