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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2010; 16(39): 4905-4912
Published online Oct 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i39.4905
Table 2 Symptoms and signs of alcoholic hepatitis
%
Common Presenting Symptoms of Alcoholic Hepatitis[10-13]
Anorexia27-77
Nausea and vomiting34-55
Abdominal pain27-46
Weight loss29-43
Physical Examination Findings
Hepatomegaly71-81
Ascites35
Encephalopathy (from asterixis to coma)18-23
Gastrointestinal bleeding requiring transfusion23
Jaundice37-100
Malnutrition56-90
Hepatic bruit59