Question:
What is alcoholic cirrhosis?
Author: H KAnswer:
Irreversible, 50g/day alcohol intake for 10 years causing it, both steatosis and hepatitis and fibrosis, if unchecked makes hepatic fibrosis. May be micronodular (chronic) or macronodular (acute) or mixed. Similar to normal cirrhosis but increased ration of AST/ALT Needs long-term management (abstinence, nutrition, liver transplant urgent
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