Question

T-Mobile LTE 4:19 PM Back Case Stu dy GI and Liver.docx Г ך Case Study GI and Liver Mr. Smith is a 58 year old male with a history of alcoholism. He has been told he is in liver failure. He has asities, jaundice, petechiae and multiple bruises on his body. As well he reports when he cuts himself shaving he "can't seem to stop bleeding". 1. Briefly explain his symptoms. Dashboard Calendar To Do Notifications Inbox

Answer 1

Answer: Due to excessive alcoholism liver failure occurs as alcohol damages the liver, which causes jaundice along with stomach pain and swelling and these are symptoms of liver failure. This inflammation of liver if not treated may result into Hepatitis. The symptoms of liver failure are:

• Nausea
• Yellowing of your skin and eyeballs (jaundice)
• Pain in upper right abdomen
• Disorientation or confusion
• A general sense of feeling unwell (malaise)

The patient cuts himself while shaving, the bleeding doesn't stop. This is sign of diabetes in the patient. As liver plays an important role in maintaining the major functions of the body and also maintaining the glucose level in our blood. The damage in liver results into improper functioning of the liver, the blood glucose level are high in the liver which does not allow the clot formation.