Alcoholic hepatitis
Liver inflammation caused by drinking too much alcohol.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Alcoholic hepatitis can occur in people who drink heavily for many years.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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