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What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the man described?
What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the man described?
Why is the man at increased risk of alcohol misuse according to the information provided?
Why is the man at increased risk of alcohol misuse according to the information provided?
What might be the cause of the macrocytic anaemia described in the man?
What might be the cause of the macrocytic anaemia described in the man?
Why is the rise in bilirubin insufficient to cause jaundice in this man?
Why is the rise in bilirubin insufficient to cause jaundice in this man?
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What might be a possible reason for thrombocytopenia in this man?
What might be a possible reason for thrombocytopenia in this man?
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Why did the man initially deny his alcohol intake when discussing his diagnosis?
Why did the man initially deny his alcohol intake when discussing his diagnosis?
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What is the crucial aim in managing a patient with portal hypertension in this case?
What is the crucial aim in managing a patient with portal hypertension in this case?
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How can alcohol withdrawal seizures be reduced in this patient?
How can alcohol withdrawal seizures be reduced in this patient?
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What is the purpose of surveillance endoscopy and banding of oesophageal varices in this patient?
What is the purpose of surveillance endoscopy and banding of oesophageal varices in this patient?
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Which intervention can be used if the ascites in this patient is diuretic resistant or very uncomfortable?
Which intervention can be used if the ascites in this patient is diuretic resistant or very uncomfortable?
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What should be considered if oesophageal varices are present in this patient?
What should be considered if oesophageal varices are present in this patient?
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Why did the patient die 3 years later according to the text?
Why did the patient die 3 years later according to the text?
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