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Enfermedad hepática alcohólica - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Hepatopatía alcohólica; Cirrosis o hepatitis alcohólica; Cirrosis de Laennec

Tratamiento:

La parte más importante del tratamiento es suspender el consumo de alcohol por completo. Si la cirrosis hepática no ha ocurrido todavía, el hígado puede sanar si usted deja de tomar alcohol.

Puede ser necesario un programa de rehabilitación o asesoramiento para romper con la adicción al alcohol. Las vitaminas, especialmente el complejo B y el ácido fólico, pueden ayudar a neutralizar la desnutrición.

Si se presenta cirrosis, será necesario manejar sus complicaciones. Usted puede necesitar un trasplante de hígado.

Ver también: neuropatía alcohólica

Grupos de apoyo:

El estrés de la enfermedad a menudo puede aliviarse al vincularse a un grupo de apoyo, cuyos miembros comparten experiencias y problemas en común.

Ver:

Pronóstico:

El consumo constante y excesivo de alcohol puede acortar su período de vida. El pronóstico probablemente será desalentador si usted sigue bebiendo.

Posibles complicaciones:

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si:

  • Presenta síntomas de hepatopatía alcohólica.
  • Presenta síntomas después de beber mucho o por un período prolongado.
  • Está preocupado acerca del daño que le está causando la bebida a su salud.
  • Reviewed last on: 12/13/2010
  • George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Carithers RL, McClain C. Alcoholic liver disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ. Feldman: Sleisinger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 84.

Schuppan D, Afdhal NH. Liver cirrhosis. Lancet. 2008;371:838-851.

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