K70.4: Alcoholic hepatic failure
Alcoholic hepatic failure, or alcoholic liver disease, is a serious condition characterized by liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption over an extended period. This disease usually develops after years of heavy drinking, and the resulting damage to the liver can be severe enough to prevent it from functioning properly, leading to liver failure. Common symptoms of alcoholic hepatic failure include nausea, loss of appetite, swelling in the abdomen, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), confusion, and fatigue. If not addressed, the disease can advance to more serious stages, affecting other body systems and potentially leading to life-threatening complications. Alcoholic hepatic failure is not contagious as it is caused by individual lifestyle factors, primarily excessive alcohol consumption.
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