Robert is a 68-year-old who has dealt with alcoholism for over 30 years. He has cirrhosis and is anemic. His appetite has declined, and he regularly complains of abdominal pain. Recently, while preparing himself a sandwich, he cut his finger deeply with a knife. The wound bled profusely, and he used a kitchen towel to stop the flow. Refusing to go and seek medical assistance, he put ice on his finger and wrapped the towel around it. He sat down in his recliner with his hand over his head and fell asleep.
Robert is a 68-year-old who has dealt with alcoholism for over 30 years. He has cirrhosis and is anemic. His appetite ha...
Some alcoholics with liver cirrhosis can experience excessive bleeding, anemia, decreased appetite and abdominal pain. a. What are the mechanisms that cause anemia and clotting disorders associated with alcoholic liver disease? b. What gastrointestinal bleeding condition is associated with high mortality rates due to advanced cirrhosis? Describe the pathophysiology of the condition. c. Why is tachycardia and hypotension associated with alcoholic-related acute pancreatitis, particularly after binge drinking? d. Why are women more predisposed to alcoholic liver disease than men?
Mr. V is a 55-year-old alcoholic who checked into a clinic, complaining that he has been experiencing a persistent cough and feeling more fatigued, nauseous, and irritable. In addition, he is experiencing more frequent memory lapses. His stomach is distended, but on palpation, his liver is small in size and firm, indicating cirrhosis. Lab tests indicate a decrease in hemoglobin, albumin, and prothrombin levels with elevated serum bilirubin and ammonia levels. Describe the various stages through which Mr. V’s liver...
FORUM DESCRIPTION Chris is a 52 year old male with chronic alcoholism. He typically drinks a bottle of vodka (one liter) per day. He was brought to the emergency room today with a distended abdomen, swollen legs and feet, extremely lethargic, and hematemesis. Over the past few days, he has become more and more confused and disoriented. He is jaundiced, and shows small spider-like tangles of blood vessels on his skin with pruritis. Laboratory results showed the following: TEST RESULT...
Victor is a 68-year-old Vietnam War Veteran who is hepatitis c positive. He saw his primary care provider at the VA clinic, complaining that he has been experiencing a persistent cough and feeling more fatigued, nauseous, and irritable. In addition, he is experiencing more frequent memory lapses. His stomach is distended, but on palpation, his liver is small in size and firm. Blood tests done on site indicate a decrease in hemoglobin, albumin, and prothrombin levels with elevated serum bilirubin...