Marsano Luis S, Mendez Christian, Hill Daniell, Barve Shirish, McClain Craig J
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Louisville Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Alcohol Res Health. 2003;27(3):247-56.
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a serious and potentially fatal consequence of alcohol use. The diagnosis of ALD is based on drinking history, physical signs and symptoms, and laboratory tests. Treatment strategies for ALD include lifestyle changes to reduce alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and obesity; nutrition therapy; and pharmacological therapy. The diagnosis and management of the complications of ALD are important for alleviating the symptoms of the disease, improving quality of life, and decreasing mortality.
酒精性肝病（ALD）是酒精使用导致的严重且可能致命的后果。ALD的诊断基于饮酒史、体征和症状以及实验室检查。ALD的治疗策略包括改变生活方式以减少酒精摄入、吸烟和肥胖；营养治疗；以及药物治疗。ALD并发症的诊断和管理对于缓解疾病症状、提高生活质量和降低死亡率至关重要。
