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Is alcoholic hepatitis the same as hepatitis C?
no alcoholic hepatitis not same as hepatitis c
What is alcoholic hepatitis?
Alcohol Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver from drinking large amounts of alcohol.
Alcoholic Hepatitis?
AST is usually at least twice the level of ALT
3-5X ULN on AST?
chronic hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, Biliary tract obstruction, cardiac arrhythmias, muscular dystrophy
Is autoimmune hepatitis contagious?
There's nothing in the provided links that suggests that it's contagious.
How long does it take to die from alcoholic hepatitis?
We have hepatitis A, B, and C. We have never found anything like alcoholic hepatitis. Jaundice is the one most closely related to drinking alcohol. But it is curable and very few people die of this ailment. Don't worry. Check your drinks and you will be okay.
What organ can alcohol cause hepatitis?
Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver. It is not a condition, but is often used to refer to a viral infection of the liver.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsHepatitis can be caused by: Immune cells in the body attacking the liver and causing autoimmune hepatitisInfections from viruses (such as hepatitis A, B, or C), bacteria, or parasitesLiver damage from alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, or other poisonsMedications, such as an overdose of acetaminophen, which can be deadly
Whether there is possibility of carcinoma from parenchymal liver disease?
Risk is increased if there is cirrhosis, for example alcoholic or viral hepatitis related.
Hapetitis B can be batter or not?
Hepatitis means inflammation (itis) of the liver (hepar), an irritation or swelling of the liver cells. There are many causes of hepatitis which include viral infections A, B and C that most of us have heard of, but also the disease also includes auto-immune hepatitis, fatty liver hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis and toxin induced hepatitis. Globally, it is estimated that around 250 million people are affected by hepatitis C. Moreover, an estimated 400 million people are chronic carriers of hepatitis B.
What is the name given when alcohol damages the liver cells?
The name given when alcohol damages the liver cells is alcoholic hepatitis.
3 different diseases caused by alcohol use?
Liver cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis and pancreatitis. All can eventually lead to cancers.
What is the prognosis of chronic hepatitis c?
Left untreated, Hep C can lead to liver complications although this can take 20-30 years to take effect.
