Chronic Hepatitis Flashcards

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  1. Classified as either chronic persistent hepatitis or chronic active hepatitis
  2. Causes of this condition
  3. Diagnosis
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  1. Chronic Hepatitis
  2. Viruses, Medications, Metabolic Abnormalities, Autoimmune Disorders
  3. Serologic Testing & Liver Biopsy
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Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis

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– Nonspecific and mild
– Fatigue – Malaise
– Loss of appetite
– Polyarthralgia
– Intermittent right upper quadrant
discomfort
– Sleep disturbance

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Symptoms of advanced disease

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– Acute exacerbation
– Nausea
– Poor appetite
– Weight loss
– Muscle weakness
– Itching
– Dark urine
– Jaundice

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