Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

Question 1

how many units of alcohol will lead to build up of fat in liver

Answer 1

4 units a day

Question 2

treatment of alcohol related hepatitis

Answer 2

adequate nutrition and steroids

Question 3

symptoms of alcohol related hepatitis

Answer 3

depends on severity

mild - none
very severe - jaundice, coagulopathy, confusion, coma, bleeding

Question 4

eligibilty criteria for liver transplant

Answer 4

must have completely stopped drinking

Question 5

vomiting
confusion
reduced consciousness
fits
irregular or slow breathing
hypothermia

symptoms of

Answer 5

alcohol poisoning