Question 1

what  are the liver diseases related to alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Various: Alcohol-associated liver diseases include alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation), fatty liver, and cirrhosis.  Cirrhosis is extensive irreversible liver damage/scarring.  Complications of cirrhosis include liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), jaundice, large amount of fluid retention and swelling, and death.  Any form of alcohol-related liver disease is an indication to stop drinking alcohol.

Question 2

can alcohol abuse harm other organs than just your liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a lot!: Alcohol, when used excessively, can cause damage to the brain, heart, nerves, blood, bone marrow, hormones and many other things!  It also is known to be a risk factor for cancer of many other organs.

Question 3

please advise! how much alcohol abuse does it take for the onset of liver disease or symptoms of?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: Your ability to detoxify alcohol.  Certain people have inefficient enzymes and can get liver damage and GI cancers with even small amounts of alcohol, while others seem to be spared.  Moderation, especially with alcohol, is important.

Question 4

what are the causes of cirrhosis of the liver besides alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

See below: Infection with hepatitis b and/or c and non-alcoholic fatty liver associated with obesity
are other common causes. See this site for more info.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/cirrhosis-liver.

Question 5

my dad has liver disease caused by alcohol abuse, he gets better than worse, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately, unless he is followed by a gastroenterologist, he will have problems.  This is usually associated with delirium, often caused by elevated ammonia levels.  Make sure, also, that he is not drinking at all.

Question 6

how likely is it to have liver disease if liver function tests are normal? getting scan next week, but told highly unlikely. history of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If the liver enzymes are normal then severe liver disease is unlikely. 
It is not impossible that some liver disease has occurred but having normal enzymes is good.
The scan will be more definitive.

Question 7

can long term alcohol abuse damage your motor skills and balance? and can you recover with abstinence? 3 months sober still have symptoms liver's fine

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Long term alcohol abuse can deplete the levels of some B vitamins (esp. thiamine)  that can affect motor performance. I would strongly suggest that you get bloodwork to determine if this is the cause. Alcohol can have other effects, as well. Most  of  the effects return to normal with continued sobriety  At your age, that is much more likely, thank goodness.  Staying sober is worth it.  Good job!

Question 8

having a history of alcohol abuse and fatty liver disease, can moxifloxacin be still used for chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no dosing adjustment needed for liver disease , just need to monitor for side effects closer.

Question 9

i have elevated liver enzymes from alcohol abuse non i just drink non alcoholic and smoke a bit of pot after 2 mnths 1 lowered other went up why?

Accepted Answer

Numbers &amp; Types: Liver enzymes are typically found within the cell and spill out when the liver is damaged.   The actual number is typically not as important unless the increase was significant.   The type of enzyme usually is. (AST/ALT) Alcohol will raise liver enzymes in the short term, but eventually return to normal if you stop consuming.  Which one is still elevated?

Question 10

why does clotting and excessive bruising occur in hepatocytes (liver cells) during alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic toxin: Alcohol produces a number of metabolic effects that damage liver cells, cause fat accummulation in liver, liver cell necrosis/death, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Clotting and bruising are not medical terms with reference to hepatocytes.

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What are the causes of cirrhosis of the liver besides alcohol abuse?

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My dad has liver disease caused by alcohol abuse, he gets better than worse, is this normal?

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How likely is it to have liver disease if liver function tests are normal? getting scan next week, but told highly unlikely. history of alcohol abuse.

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Can long term alcohol abuse damage your motor skills and balance? and can you recover with abstinence? 3 months sober still have symptoms liver's fine

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Having a history of alcohol abuse and fatty liver disease, can moxifloxacin be still used for chronic bronchitis?

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I have elevated liver enzymes from alcohol abuse non i just drink non alcoholic and smoke a bit of pot after 2 mnths 1 lowered other went up why?

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Why does clotting and excessive bruising occur in hepatocytes (liver cells) during alcohol abuse?

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