Liver Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what is cholestatis
A
impaired bile formation or flow
2
Q
signs of cholestasis
A
- fatigue
- pruritus (itchy skin)
- dark urine
- pale
- jaundice
3
Q
what relieves cholestatic pruritus
A
- cholestyramine
- uroseodeoxycholic acid
- rifampicin
4
Q
when does intahepatic cholestasis normally occur and what can it cause
A
- in pregnancy
- especially late pregnancy
- can cause adverse fetal outcomes
5
Q
tx of intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy
A
tx the pruritus that is associated usually tx = ursodeoxycholic acid
6
Q
what is gallstones
A
- hard mineral or fatty deposits forming stones in gallbladder bile duct
- majority = assymptomatic
7
Q
symptoms of gallbladder that is blocked or irritated
A
- pain
- infection
- inflammation
8
Q
what can untreated gallstones lead to
A
- biliary colic
- cholecystitis
- colangitis
- pancreatitis
9
Q
tx of gallstones if symptoms present
A
surgical removal
10
Q
pain tx of gallstones
A
- mild to moderate pain = paracetamol or NSAID
- severe pain = IM diclofenac
