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ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE

Alcoholic liver disease diagnosis is suggested by an established history of habitual alcohol intake of sufficient length and intensity.
Signs of alcohol abuse and hepatic injury include malnutrition and muscle wasting, cutaneous telangiectasia, palmar erythema, finger clubbing, Dupuytren's contracture, peripheral neuropathy, parotid gland enlargement and signs of gynecomastia and hypogonadism may also be present. Patient may also be asymptomatic.

 

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Drug Information

Drug Information
Heptral
ademetionine

Indication: Intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy & in precirrhotic & cirrhotic states. Relief of fatigue caused b...

Essentiale Forte N
phospholipids

Indication: Nutritional support in the management of damaged liver due to chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, fatty li...

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