One of the most common signs of alcoholic hepatitis is jaundice, which causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. Additional symptoms that can occur include:
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Fever
Tiredness and weakness
Weight loss
Alcoholic hepatitis is generally defined as either mild or severe. Mild alcoholic hepatitis can sometimes be reversed by giving up alcohol.
Severe alcoholic hepatitis can occur without warning. It can lead to serious complications such as liver failure and even death. The signs and symptoms of severe alcoholic hepatitis include:
Buildup of fluid in the upper body
Confusion and behavior changes caused by a buildup of poisons in the body that are normally broken down and removed by the liver
Liver and kidney failure
Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. They also change depending on the severity of the disease and after recent periods of heavy drinking.