Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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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 439 doctors who treat alcoholic cirrhosis
Which specialist treats alcoholic cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis (or alcoholic hepatitis) is treated by a gastroenterologist, a liver specialist, with support from an internist for general medical management. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic cirrhosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
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?
Cirrhosis (or alcoholic hepatitis) is treated by a gastroenterologist, a liver specialist, with support from an internist for general medical management. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.