alcoholic liver disease Flashcards
1
Q
what causes alcoholic liver disease?
A
- aclohol consumption (binging/continuous)
- more common in females
- genetic can influence
- obesity
2
Q
what diseases are part of alcoholic liver disease?
A
- alcoholic fatty liver
- alcoholic hepatitis
- cirrhosis
3
Q
symptoms/signs of alcoholic fatty liver?
A
- asymptomatic
- abnormal LFTS (increase in transaminade)
4
Q
symptoms/signs of alcoholic hepatitis?
A
- jaundice
- hepatomegaly
- features of portal hypertension
- malnutrition
5
Q
symptoms/signs of cirrhosis?
A
- stigmata of chronic liver disease
- ascites
- varices
- encelopathy
- hepatucellular carcinoma
6
Q
what prognosis scores are used for alcoholic hepatitis?
A
-Maddrey score and glasgow score
7
Q
what is the treatment for alcoholic liver disease?
A
- alcohol abstinence
- good nutrition
- liver transplant for cirrhosis (6 months alcohol abstinence required)
