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Alcoholic fatty liver
Alcoholic fatty liver
Disease overview
Alcoholic fatty liver is a reversible alcoholic liver disease characterized by hepatic steatosis, caused by long-term, excessive alcohol consumption. Patients are usually asymptomatic or experience on...
Detailed description
Alcoholic fatty liver is a reversible alcoholic liver disease characterized by hepatic steatosis, caused by long-term, excessive alcohol consumption. Patients are usually asymptomatic or experience only mild, non-specific symptoms such as right upper quadrant pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Women are more susceptible to alcoholic fatty liver than men.
Disease information
Disease name
Alcoholic fatty liver
English name
Alcoholic fatty liver
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Gastroenterology
Related departments
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
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