Alcoholic Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
Jaundice Encephalopathy Decompensation Low albumin Raised INR
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
Raised bilirubin
Raised Gamma GT
Alcohol history
3
Q
Treatment
A
Treat Presentation:
- infection, encephalopathy, alcohol withdrawal
Steroids if severe
And nutrition are main treatment
4
Q
What nutritional problems are there with alcoholic hepatitis and what can you give
A
They are malnourished
Give thiamine for better survival
5
Q
What is prognosis dependent on
A
Abstinence from alcohol
Has high mortality
