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What Are The Symptoms Of Alcoholic Hepatitis Or Cirrhosis?

Hi, my boyfriend binge drank over the last weekend, and since then has had very mild jaundice in his eyes. He is going to make an appointment with his doctor to have his liver checked out, but I would like to know how likely it is he may have alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis. Thank you.
Sat, 26 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.

If alcohol drinking done for once as you have mentioned then no chance of liver problem.

If drinking is for somewhat long duration and heavy drinking then first fatty liver can occur.USG useful for it.

If care not taken he can develop hepatitis.
In which jaundice yellow sclera and yellow urine...With constitutional symptoms like right side abdomen pain, muscular and bone pain with anorexia and vomitting.
USG and if needed LFT helpful.

If still no care taken cirrhosis can occur , in which along with complicated portal hypertension ascites , variceal bleeding , striae around umbilicus , palmar erythema, gynecomastia, tremor etc can occur.
USG and LFT esp serum albumin and PT useful.

I hope I have solve your doubt that you ask in question.
If still need further guidence we are ready to help you.
Take care dear.

Dr.Parth Goswami
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What Are The Symptoms Of Alcoholic Hepatitis Or Cirrhosis?

Hi thanks for asking question. If alcohol drinking done for once as you have mentioned then no chance of liver problem. If drinking is for somewhat long duration and heavy drinking then first fatty liver can occur.USG useful for it. If care not taken he can develop hepatitis. In which jaundice yellow sclera and yellow urine...With constitutional symptoms like right side abdomen pain, muscular and bone pain with anorexia and vomitting. USG and if needed LFT helpful. If still no care taken cirrhosis can occur , in which along with complicated portal hypertension ascites , variceal bleeding , striae around umbilicus , palmar erythema, gynecomastia, tremor etc can occur. USG and LFT esp serum albumin and PT useful. I hope I have solve your doubt that you ask in question. If still need further guidence we are ready to help you. Take care dear. Dr.Parth Goswami