Alcoholic hepatitis is a liver disease caused by long-term heavy drinking of alcoholic drinks. Severe alcoholism can cause extensive liver cell necrosis and even liver failure. Typical age of incidence is 40-60 years old. It affects more men than women. Symptoms include enlarged liver, liver tenderness and rapid jaundice. Other signs and symptoms include fever, ascites and proximal muscle relaxation. Severe alcoholic hepatitis can have hepatic encephalopathy. Conventional treatment methods include: stop drinking, nutritional support (especially protein-calorie supplement) and medication.
How is Alcoholic hepatitis treated in practice?