Causes of Hypoalbuminemia

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Which of the following conditions is associated with decreased albumin synthesis?

  • Renal dysfunction
  • Side effects from medications
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Poor nutritional state (correct)

What is a potential cause of increased albumin loss?

  • Liver diseases
  • Renal dysfunction (correct)
  • Nutritional deficiency
  • None of the above

Which of these is NOT a cause of increased albumin loss?

  • Liver diseases
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • Poor nutritional state (correct)

Which of the following heart conditions can lead to increased albumin loss?

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Which condition is associated with decreased albumin synthesis due to liver disease?

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Causes of Hypoalbuminemia

  • Hypoalbuminemia can occur due to poor nutritional state, characterized by inadequate protein intake or excessive protein loss, often during illness.
  • Liver diseases can also lead to decreased albumin synthesis.

Causes of Increased Albumin Loss

  • Renal dysfunction can lead to albumin loss, resulting in Hypoalbuminemia, due to conditions affecting kidney function.
  • Liver diseases, such as hepatitis or liver cancer, can cause albumin loss.
  • Heart conditions, including certain cardiac diseases, can contribute to albumin loss.
  • Gastrointestinal issues, including inflammatory bowel disease and lymphoma, can lead to albumin loss.
  • Other cancers and conditions, such as sarcoma, can also result in albumin loss.
  • Medication side effects can cause albumin loss.
  • Infections, including tuberculosis, can contribute to albumin loss.

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