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Flashcards in The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Liver Diseases Deck (10)
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1
Q

Cirrhosis

A

chronic liver failure often caused by alcoholism combined with malnutrition

2
Q

____ and ____ can also cause deterioration of the liver

A

Infections and poisons

3
Q

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

A

abruptly

4
Q

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

A

hepatitis

5
Q

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

A

acetylcysteine

6
Q

Common symptoms of liver disease include:

A
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting of blood
  • Jaundice
  • Swelling
  • Ascites
7
Q

Ascites

A

fluid accumulation in peritoneal cavity

8
Q

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

A

alcohol and drugs

9
Q

Treatment includes ____, the antidote for ____, and ____

A

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

10
Q

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

A

damaged cells

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