Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Alcoholic hepatitis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

RUQ pain;
Jaundice;
Hepatomegaly;
Anorexia;
Weight loss;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

AST>ALT 2:1 (> 80 percent of alcoholic liver disease patients);

Most accurate: biopsy
↑ALP
↑GGT
bilirubin
↓albumin
Prolong PT and PTT
↓triglycerides, LDL, HDL
↑WBC

RiskFactors

Ascensive alcohol intake;
Alcohol use;
Injection drug use;
Toxin/drug ingestion (Tylenol);

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Stop alcohol;
Thiamine;
Folate;
High caloric intake;
Liver transplant

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/alcohol-use-disorders-and-rehabilitation?query=Alcoholism