The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Liver Diseases

Question 1

Cirrhosis

Answer 1

chronic liver failure often caused by alcoholism combined with malnutrition

Question 2

____ and ____ can also cause deterioration of the liver

Answer 2

Infections and poisons

Question 3

Cirrhosis takes a long time to develop, but its symptoms appear ____

Answer 3

abruptly

Question 4

Liver damage can also happen due to untreated viral infections of the liver, such as ____

Answer 4

hepatitis

Question 5

An overdose of Tylenol can cause severe liver damage requiring hospitalization and an antidote called ____

Answer 5

acetylcysteine

Question 6

Common symptoms of liver disease include:

Answer 6

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting of blood
• Jaundice
• Swelling
• Ascites

Question 7

Ascites

Answer 7

fluid accumulation in peritoneal cavity

Question 8

There’s no cure for liver disease, but a healthy lifestyle and avoidance of ____ can help prevent it

Answer 8

alcohol and drugs

Question 9

Treatment includes ____, the antidote for ____, and ____

Answer 9

viral infection medications, the antidote for Tylenol poisoning, and anti-inflammatory medications

Question 10

Protection and treatment of acute symptoms can prevent further deterioration and allow the liver to rebuild ____

Answer 10

damaged cells