What is the disease of alcoholic liver

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Dad usually loves to drink. To a certain extent, he is drunk. In the last physical examination organized by his unit, my uncle was found to have alcoholic liver disease. The doctor said that he can't drink any more in the future. I also learned about it, so let me introduce to you what the disease of alcoholic liver is.

What is the disease of alcoholic liver

First of all: abdominal distension, fatigue, liver discomfort, anorexia, jaundice, hepatomegaly and tenderness, dark complexion, ascites, edema, spider nevus, fever, leukocytosis, similar to bacterial infection, a small number of splenomegaly and other symptoms.

Secondly: there are persistent low fever, diarrhea, numbness of limbs, hand tremor, sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction in men, etc. a few early symptoms of alcoholic liver include jaundice, edema and vitamin deficiency. The results of examination are generally large liver, soft touch, smooth edge, springiness or tenderness, and less spleen enlargement.

Moreover: if alcoholic liver continues to develop and become serious, gastrointestinal symptoms will be more obvious, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, liver pain and other different symptoms. In severe cases, acute severe hepatitis or liver failure will occur.

matters needing attention

Alcoholic liver disease will be more and more serious, especially the influence of alcohol on him is very big. Abstinence is the most important measure for the treatment of alcoholic fatty liver. Attention should be paid to the prevention and treatment of abstinence syndrome in the process of abstinence. The patients with alcoholic fatty liver need good nutritional support, should provide high protein, low-fat diet on the basis of abstinence, and pay attention to supplement vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K and folic acid.