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What are some common symptoms of cirrhosis?
What are some common symptoms of cirrhosis?
Fatigue, malaise, anorexia, weight loss
What are some metabolic disturbances that may arise due to liver dysfunction?
What are some metabolic disturbances that may arise due to liver dysfunction?
Anaemia, easy bruising, jaundice, fat mal-absorption, pruritis
How does liver damage affect the synthesis of plasma proteins?
How does liver damage affect the synthesis of plasma proteins?
It reduces albumin levels.
What happens to ammonia levels in the blood when liver function is impaired?
What happens to ammonia levels in the blood when liver function is impaired?
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Why do patients with cirrhosis often experience itchiness on their skin?
Why do patients with cirrhosis often experience itchiness on their skin?
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What is a characteristic of the progression of liver damage?
What is a characteristic of the progression of liver damage?
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How are the initial symptoms of liver damage usually described?
How are the initial symptoms of liver damage usually described?
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Why are initial symptoms of liver damage often difficult to pinpoint?
Why are initial symptoms of liver damage often difficult to pinpoint?
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What makes it hard to diagnose liver damage based on the initial symptoms?
What makes it hard to diagnose liver damage based on the initial symptoms?
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How do the initial symptoms of liver damage usually manifest?
How do the initial symptoms of liver damage usually manifest?
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What are some common causes of cirrhosis?
What are some common causes of cirrhosis?
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Which liver disease can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption?
Which liver disease can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption?
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What autoimmune condition can lead to cirrhosis?
What autoimmune condition can lead to cirrhosis?
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Name a type of hepatitis that can cause cirrhosis.
Name a type of hepatitis that can cause cirrhosis.
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Why do many patients with liver disease remain asymptomatic for years?
Why do many patients with liver disease remain asymptomatic for years?
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