Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis describes liver damage associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol use. Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, while cirrhosis involves advanced scarring of the liver tissue that impairs its functioning.
Signs that may appear: Fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowish coloring of the skin and eyes, abdominal swelling, or discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen.
When to seek care? When these symptoms appear or when there is alcohol use that is concerning.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the internist are the professionals focused on the health of the liver and digestive system; the general surgeon may intervene in specific situations. Talking with a professional makes it possible to assess the condition of the liver and the most suitable support.
Data on 124 doctors who treat alcoholic cirrhosis
Specialties that treat alcoholic cirrhosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic cirrhosis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Campos Vicente Beltran
Dr. Ramos Xavier Velasco
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholic cirrhosis?
Alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis describes liver damage associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol use. Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, while cirrhosis involves advanced scarring of the liver tissue that impairs its functioning.
Which doctor treats alcoholic cirrhosis?
Alcoholic Cirrhosis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, gastroenterologist, internist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.