Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Alcoholic liver disease encompasses the damage that prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption can cause in the liver, from the buildup of fat to inflammation and the formation of scar tissue.
Possible symptoms: In the early stages it is usually silent; as it progresses, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, yellowish discoloration of the skin, or abdominal swelling may appear.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable with persistent abdominal discomfort, yellowish color of the skin or eyes, or abnormal results on liver tests.
Which specialist treats it? Its study is the responsibility of the gastroenterologist, with the support of the endoscopist and, in certain cases, the general surgeon. Reducing alcohol consumption and discussing your situation with a professional is an important step to care for the health of the liver.
Data on 77 doctors who treat alcoholic liver disease
Which specialist treats alcoholic liver disease?
Alcoholic liver disease is diagnosed and treated by a gastroenterologist, and in some cases requires additional studies by an endoscopist. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic liver disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholic liver disease?
Alcoholic liver disease encompasses the damage that prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption can cause in the liver, from the buildup of fat to inflammation and the formation of scar tissue.
Which doctor treats alcoholic liver disease?
Alcoholic liver disease is diagnosed and treated by a gastroenterologist, and in some cases requires additional studies by an endoscopist. You can find these specialists.