Chronic Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
- Classified as either chronic persistent hepatitis or chronic active hepatitis
- Causes of this condition
- Diagnosis
A
- Chronic Hepatitis
- Viruses, Medications, Metabolic Abnormalities, Autoimmune Disorders
- Serologic Testing & Liver Biopsy
2
Q
Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis
A
– Nonspecific and mild
– Fatigue – Malaise
– Loss of appetite
– Polyarthralgia
– Intermittent right upper quadrant
discomfort
– Sleep disturbance
3
Q
Symptoms of advanced disease
A
– Acute exacerbation
– Nausea
– Poor appetite
– Weight loss
– Muscle weakness
– Itching
– Dark urine
– Jaundice