The body breaks down the caffeine in coffee to get rid of it. Alcohol can decrease how quickly the body breaks down caffeine. Taking coffee along with alcohol might cause too much caffeine in the bloodstream and caffeine side effects including jitteriness, headache, and fast heartbeat.
For instance, autoimmune hepatitis can co-exist with a viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C, and can be exacerbated by liver damage caused by alcohol abuse. Since the treatment of hepatitis depends on the cause, it is very important that your doctor understand the underlying cause(s) of your condition.
Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnostic Panel. Clinical Use. Diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Differentiate AIH from primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). Clinical Background. AIH is a chronic disorder characterized by progressive hepatocellular loss and cell-mediated immunologic attack.