Liver Disease Overview
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What is the primary cause of liver damage in primary biliary cirrhosis?

  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Immune system attacking bile ducts (correct)
  • Biliary obstruction
  • Genetic mutations
  • Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?

  • Itchy skin (correct)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Frequent urination
  • Weight gain
  • What is the most common type of primary liver cancer?

  • Liver sarcoma
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (correct)
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Angiosarcoma
  • What is a known treatment for haemochromatosis?

    <p>Phlebotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can untreated primary biliary cirrhosis lead to?

    <p>Vitamin deficiencies and osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial stage of alcohol-related liver disease that is usually reversible?

    <p>Alcoholic fatty liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with cirrhosis?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment approach for managing cirrhosis?

    <p>Lifestyle changes and symptom management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is specifically related to advanced liver damage due to cirrhosis?

    <p>Spider naevi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease involves inflammation of the liver?

    <p>Liver inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is often related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

    <p>Obesity and metabolism issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an irreversible condition resulting from excessive liver damage?

    <p>Cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common lifestyle change is recommended for patients with liver disease?

    <p>Follow a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of the liver related to digestion?

    <p>Produces bile for fat digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is NOT stored in the liver?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol contribute to liver damage?

    <p>By requiring the liver to filter it and break it down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of liver damage?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following liver functions is critical for normal blood clotting?

    <p>Production of blood clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of cirrhosis on liver function?

    <p>Reduced ability to filter blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might a dental treatment plan need to be altered for a patient with liver disease?

    <p>Limit the use of certain medications due to liver clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the liver play in handling glucose levels?

    <p>Converts glucose into glycogen for storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Liver Disease Overview

    • Liver is the largest internal organ in the body, located below the diaphragm in the right upper abdominal quadrant.
    • It's the largest gland, producing bile essential for fat digestion.
    • Bile is stored in the gallbladder.
    • The liver can regenerate itself from as little as 25% of its original size.
    • Liver's functions include filtering and cleansing the blood, creating and breaking down sugar, proteins, and fats.

    Liver Functions

    • Filters and cleans the blood.
    • Breaks down sugar, proteins, and fats.
    • Stores vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12.
    • Produces bile to aid fat digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
    • Stores minerals, like iron and copper.
    • Removes metabolic products and toxins from the blood.
    • Fights infections by capturing and digesting bacteria, fungi, parasites, and cellular debris.
    • Produces essential proteins and hormones, including blood-clotting factors, albumin, transporter proteins, and thrombopoietin.
    • Regulates glucose and cholesterol levels.
    • Breaks down haemoglobin, cholesterol, protein, sex-steroids, and many drugs.

    GDC Learning Outcomes

    • Explain general and systemic diseases and their relevance to oral health.
    • Describe relevant and appropriate physiology and its application to patient management.
    • Describe the properties of relevant medicines and therapeutic agents and their application to patient management.

    Liver Disease and the Hygienist/Therapist

    • Understand liver disease's functions.
    • Know how a diseased liver affects the body.
    • Recognize the symptoms of liver disease.
    • Understand how a dental treatment plan needs modification due to liver disease.

    Causes of Liver Damage

    • Alcohol
    • Viral infections (Hepatitis A-E)
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Body's immune system (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis)
    • Tumours (e.g., liver cancer)
    • Cysts
    • Haemochromatosis
    • The liver filters alcohol, breaking it down and removing it from the body.
    • Liver cells die during this process.
    • The liver needs time to regenerate and make new cells.
    • Prolonged excessive alcohol intake hinders liver recovery.
    • Can lead to serious and permanent damage.
    • Alcoholic fatty liver disease (usually no symptoms, reversible)
    • Alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver; reversible early on)
    • Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver; irreversible and prevents normal function).

    Symptoms of Cirrhosis

    • Often no symptoms until severe damage.
    • Tiredness, weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite.
    • Weight loss, palmar erythema, spider naevi, finger clubbing, and sialosis.
    • Jaundice, itchy skin, dark urine, and tarry stools.
    • Bleeding or bruising easily.
    • Loss of libido.
    • Swollen legs or abdomen (ascites).
    • Gynaecomastia or testicular atrophy, oesophageal varices and encephalopathy
    • Liver cancer

    Treatment of Cirrhosis

    • No cure to deal with symptoms and complications of cirrhosis.
    • Stop drinking alcohol completely
    • Healthy diet to address malnutrition, low protein and low salt diet, loss of weight and stop smoking.
    • Medications (diuretics, beta-blockers, skin creams)
    • Liver transplant.

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

    • Build-up of fat in the liver (not caused by alcohol).
    • Usually related to obesity.
    • Four stages, often symptom-free in the early stages.
    • Inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis can occur.
    • Symptoms of fibrosis: abdominal pain, tiredness, weight loss, weakness
    • Symptoms of cirrhosis (see above).

    Treatment of NAFLD

    • Healthy lifestyle changes (lose weight, healthy diet, exercise, stop smoking and alcohol).
    • Treat complications (diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension).
    • Liver transplant if cirrhosis develops.

    Other Causes of Liver Damage

    • Primary biliary cirrhosis (immune system attacks bile ducts)

    • Tumors/cysts (Primary liver cancer, secondary liver cancer, liver cysts)

    • Haemochromatosis (inherited iron overload damages liver, joints, pancreas and heart).

    Key Takeaways:

    • Liver is a vital organ with multiple functions.
    • Various factors can damage the liver, including alcohol, viruses, and autoimmune issues.
    • Liver damage can progress through different stages (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis) leading to serious long-term complications.
    • Treatment usually focuses on addressing the underlying cause, modifying lifestyle choices and managing symptoms.

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    This quiz covers the essential functions and importance of the liver as the largest internal organ in the human body. Learn about its role in digestion, blood filtration, and its ability to regenerate. Discover how the liver contributes to overall health and homeostasis.

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