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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2014; 20(33): 11684-11699
Published online Sep 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i33.11684
Table 1 Typical clinical features of alcoholic liver disease[36-40]
Spectrum of ALDClinical presentation
Alcoholic fatty liverAsymptomatic
Alcoholic hepatitisJaundice
Anorexia
Fever
+/- RUQ/epigastric pain
+/- Abdominal distention due to ascites
+/- Proximal muscle weakness
+/- Confusion due to HE
Compensated cirrhosisAsymptomatic
Anorexia
Weight loss
Weakness
Fatigue
Muscle cramps
Amenorrhea or irregular menses
Impotence, infertility, loss of sexual drive
Decompensated cirrhosisJaundice
Pruritus
GI bleeding
Weight gain
Abdominal distention due to ascites
Lower extremity edema
Easy bruising
Sleep disturbances
Confusion