Treatment for Alcoholic Hepatitis?

Published July 21, 2010

Question by joshua81em: Treatment for Alcoholic Hepatitis?
My brother has alcoholic hepatitis(not cirrhosis) and I was wondering what he can do to help that condition(other than not drinking alcohol which he already has stopped). How much does milk thistle help? Any other vitamins/supplements that have worked? What foods are especially helpful?
He drank heavily for a little over 4 years(is currently 30 years old) is about 5’10” and 170 lbs. Other than his liver he has does not have a history of high blood pressure or cholestoral and is generally in decent physical fitness.

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Answer by Indiana Frenchman
As with all poisonings, removal of the offending agent is primary. There is no specific treatment for alcohol poisoning. General supportive measures must see the patient through until the liver has healed by itself. In the case of fulminant (sudden and severe) disease, the liver may be completely destroyed and have to be replaced by a transplant.

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