Alcohol And Public Health Flashcards
1
Q
Indications of chronic alcohol use?
A
Elevated gamma GT Macrocytosis (large rbc) Low platelets Elevated ferritin Enlarged smooth edged liver on AUSS
2
Q
Define alcoholic hepatitis
A
Fatty change within the liver and
Infiltration with leucocytes
Hepatic necrosis
3
Q
What does alcoholic hepatitis result in?
A
Hepatomegaly, Jaundice, Abdominal pain, Fever, Hepatic decompenstation
4
Q
What is happening to the liver if there is cirrhosis present?
A
Chronic inflammation,
Activation of stellate cells,
Collagen production
5
Q
Complications of cirrhosis?
A
Variceal haemorrhage,
Encephalopathy
As cites
6
Q
What is fatty liver
A
Disease of the liver when the cells are replaced by FA and glycerol
7
Q
How can you tell from bloods if someone is actively drinking alcohol?
A
AST >ALT
