1
Q
Dx of NAFLD?
A
^fat in hepatocytes on US that can’t be explained by alcohol.
2
Q
Features?
A
o usually asymptomatic hepatomegaly
o ALT is typically greater than AST
3
Q
NICE recommend what test for asymptomatic fatty changes to liver on US?
A
In these patients, NICE recommend the use of enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) blood test to check for advanced fibrosis.
4
Q
Tx?
no drug is of proven benefit but what may help with fibrosis
A
Lifestyle changes
Vit E
JMS - Gastrointestinal
flashcards
Decks in class (24)
# Cards
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Presenting Complaints16
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Dysphagia10
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Nausea and Vomiting5
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Dyspepsia and Peptic Ulcer Disease15
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GORD8
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Hiatus Hernia5
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Upper GI Bleeding12
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Diarrhoea13
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Constipation6
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IBD - UC and Crohn's32
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Coeliac's Disease8
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IBS2
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Chronic Pancreatitis5
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Carcinomas of Pancreas8
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Jaundice21
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GI Questions9
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Liver Failure9
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Liver Cirrhosis8
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Alcoholism3
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NAFLD4
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HCC5
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Primary biliary cholangitis6
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primary sclerosing cholangitis7
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A1AT Deficiency4
