Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic Hepatitis B. J. Johnson Excessive alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Alcohol-associated mortality is disproportionately high among young people, and approximately 30 years of life are lost per alcohol-associated death – or in the aggregate, 2.3 million years of potential life lost in 2001 in the United…
Read MoreAlcoholic cirrhosis patients had high prevalence of complications at diagnosis
Complications at Diagnosis April 27, 2010 − Wiley-Blackwell A recent study by Danish researchers discovered patients with alcoholic cirrhosis had a high prevalence of complications at the time of the disease diagnosis. Researchers noted that complications, such as ascites (excessive fluid in the abdomen), were predictors of mortality, but did not develop in a predictable…
Read MoreAlcohol and Liver Disease
Alcohol and Liver Disease Liver Lines: June 23, 2011 Written by David Bernstein, MD, FACP, FACG Friday, 24 June 2011 00:00 There is a perception that alcohol is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis in our country. Most people in the community and even doctors believe this to be a true…
Read MoreAlcohol and Liver Damage: Is There a Reliable Screening Test?
Reliable Screening Test? Screening for liver damage due to alcohol, some medicines, or other toxins may be difficult. Though acute liver failure is obvious as in mushroom poisoning or Tylenol overdose, often presenting with severe jaundice and nausea. But chronic liver damage may be more insidious. Elevations in liver enzymes tested for in routine lab…
Read MoreObese drinkers face liver double whammy
Obese drinkers face liver double whammy By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Alcohol consumption is linked to liver disease. Drinkers who are overweight face a “double whammy” impact on their liver, research suggests. Two studies of more than a million UK men and women suggest excess weight and alcohol act together to raise the…
Read MoreAlcohol Addiction
Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction may be by far one of the hardest addictions to overcome. While alcohol addiction often starts out in a way that is very similar to any other addiction it can quickly turn into a complete physical dependency. Most addiction begins as a way for person to cope with problems and feelings…
Read MoreWhy middle class women are dying for a drink
Middle Class Women are Dying for a Drink Alcohol abuse among professional women is causing devastating health problems By CHARLOTTE METCALF Last updated at 1:54 AM on 2nd June 2010 As I sit down to write this article, I’m about to pour myself a drink. After all, it’s 7pm, I’ve had a long day and…
Read MoreUse of prescribed drugs to treat alcohol addiction
Drugs to Treat Alcohol Addiction NOTE: Even if Alcohol addiction is not suspected, stopping drinking alcohol can have serious side-effects including seizure. People who regularly drink should consult a doctor before ceasing. Medications are available to help with withdrawal. The most serious sysmptoms may not be experienced until 24-48 hours after ceasing alcohol consumption. Craig…
Read MoreOh no, Mummy's drunk… again
Oh no, Mummy’s drunk… again The increase in middle-class mothers whose ‘one more glass’ is harming their families By BARBARA DAVIES Last updated at 12:43 AM on 14th July 2010 For much of the two decades she spent struggling with alcoholism, Gill Fletcher believed that she could keep her addiction secret. She was a high-flying…
Read MoreIt Is Never Too Late To Stop Drinking
It Is Never Too Late To Stop Drinking ScienceDaily (Apr. 16, 2009) — Where there is life there is hope and it is never too late to stop drinking, even with the most severe case of alcohol-related liver disease, according to new research from the University of Southampton. However, the downside is that up a…
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