Consequences of Alcohol Excess Flashcards
1
Q
what two liver diseases are related to alcohol intake?
A
cirrhosis
alcoholic hepatitis
2
Q
what condition do the majority of heavy alcohol abusers develop?
A
steatosis
3
Q
name two effects chronic liver disease has on the synthetic function of the liver
A
prolonged prothrombin time
hypoalbuminaemia
4
Q
name three signs of portal hypertension
A
caput medusa
hypersplenism
thrombocytopenia
5
Q
what three features are required for a diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis?
A
recent excess alcohol
bilirubin over 80
AST under 500
6
Q
name four characteristic features of alcoholic hepatitis
A
hepatomegaly
fever
leukocytosis
hepatic bruit
7
Q
how is alcohol related cirrhosis treated?
A
stop drinking
