Alcoholic Liver Disease : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment And MCQs for NEET, GPAT, CSIR NET JRF
INTRODUCTION :-
” Alcoholic liver disease is a result of over consuming alcohol that damages the liver, leading to a buildup of fats, inflammation, and scarring which could be fatal.”
Alcoholic liver disease is the damage of the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse.
CAUSES :-
- Alcoholic liver disease occur because of the years of heavy drinking. Over time, which causes scarring and cirrhosis.
- Liver cirrhosis is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease.
- This disease is common in people between 40 and 50 years of age.
- Men are more likely to have this problem.
SYMPTOMS :-
There may be no symptom, or symptom may come on slowly. This depends on how well the liver is working. Some of the symptoms are :-
- Edema, or swelling of the lower limb
- A buildup of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites.
- Fever and shivering
- Jaundice
- Redness on palm of the hands
- Blood in vomit and stools
- Losing a significant amount of weight
- Bleeding and bruising more easily
- More sensitive reaction to alcohol and drug
- In men, impotence, shrinking of the testicles, and breast swelling
TREATMENT :-
- Corticosteroids and pentoxifyline may be used for reducing inflammation in people having acute alcoholic hepatitis.
- Other medication which are being currently studies include : Probiotics and antibiotics, stem cell therapy and medicines that target the inflammation pathway.
- In people with liver failure, the liver completely ceases the function. This can be an outcome of advanced – stage liver disease and often mean that a liver transplant is the only option for prolonged survival.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [MCQs] :-
1.] Liver disease refers to any abnormal process that affects the liver ?
a. True
b. False
2.] What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S. ?
a. Genetics
b. Alcohol abuse
c. Bacteria
d. Viruses
3.] A telltale sign of liver disease is ?
a. Hair loss
b. Increased urination
c. Insomnia
d. Jaundice
4.] Liver disease can also arise from ?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Mushrooms
c. Stains
d. All of the above
5.] Which organ of the body has the capacity of regeneration after damage ?
a. Brain
b. Liver
c. Heart
d. Kidney
6.] Late – stage chronic liver disease is called ?
a. Liver failure
b. Cirrhosis
c. Liver cancer
d. Fatty liver disease
7.] Cirrhosis is most accurately diagnosed by ?
a. Eye exam
b. Blood test
c. Liver biopsy
d. All of the above
8.] What is the most common type of chronic viral hepatitis in the U.S. ?
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis C
c. Hepatitis D
d. Hepatitis B
9.] What important functions are affected by severe, acute or chronic liver disease ?
a. Blood clotting
b. Elimination of H2O, salt, drugs and toxins from the bkdy
c. Manufacture of blood proteins
d. All of the above
10.] Which of the following is the largest solid organ of the body ?
a. Stomach
b. Brain
c. Liver
d. Small intestine
SOLUTION :-
1.] (a)
2.] (b) alcohol abuse
3.] (d) jaundice
4.] (d)
5.] (b) liver
6.] (b) cirrhosis
7.] (c) liver biopsy
8.] (b) hepatitis C
9.] (d)
10.] (c) liver
REFERENCES :-
1.] Textbook Of Pathology By Harsh Mohan; 7th edition; Page no. 604 – 609.
2.] Robbin’s Basic Pathology; 5th edition; Page no. 857 – 861.