Hepatic Dysfunction
& Clots
& Clots
In hepatic dysfunction, decreased production of these proteins can cause spontaneous bleeding, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract.
What are clotting factors?
Patients with hepatic encephalopathy may exhibit asterixis, which is involuntary flapping of the hands. This is often seen in which stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
What is stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy?
Tumors in this part of the pancreas can obstruct the common bile duct, leading to symptoms like jaundice and weight loss.
What is the head of the pancreas?
This symptom, commonly associated with cholecystitis, occurs after eating fatty foods and is often localized to the right upper quadrant.
What is pain?
This thyroid condition is characterized by nervousness, weight loss, heat intolerance, and tachycardia.
What is hyperthyroidism?
In liver disease, patients often experience this condition due to the accumulation of bile acids in the skin, causing intense itching.
What is pruritus?
In hepatic encephalopathy, patients may experience a loss of deep tendon reflexes during which stage?
What is stage 4?
Tumors in the head of the pancreas can obstruct the common bile duct, leading to symptoms like jaundice and abdominal discomfort. This is the primary treatment option for these tumors.
What is a pancreatectomy?
This demographic group is more likely to develop gallstones, particularly those with obesity, diabetes, and a history of frequent weight fluctuations.
Who are women?
The most serious form of hypothyroidism, this condition is characterized by significant swelling, bradycardia, and potential respiratory failure.
What is myxedema?
In hepatic dysfunction, skin changes will include reddened palms, pruritus, and this small cluster of swollen blood vessels under the skin
What are spider angiomas?
Patients with hepatic encephalopathy may exhibit markedly abnormal EEGs in which stages
What are stages 3 and 4?
This condition, characterized by an overproduction of insulin, often presents with symptoms like shakiness, sweating, and confusion due to low blood sugar.
What is hyperinsulinism?
This is the most common surgical procedure performed to treat symptomatic gallstones and cholecystitis.
What is cholecystectomy?
Following thyroid surgery, patients must be monitored for this specific rare complication that could involve spasms and nerve irritability.
What is laryngospasm?
In liver disease, patients are often at risk of this vitamin deficiency, which can result in easy bruising and bleeding due to impaired clotting.
What is vitamin K deficiency?
In hepatic encephalopathy, patients may exhibit this unusual symptom of fecal odor on the breath
What is fetor hepaticus?
This type of pancreatic tumor secretes insulin and can cause hypoglycemia in patients.
What is an insulinoma?
This condition often presents with sudden, severe pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, particularly after consuming fatty foods, and may be associated with nausea and vomiting.
What is cholelithiasis (gallstones)?
This severe thyroid complication, often triggered by stress or infection, can present with fever, tachycardia, and life-threatening coma.
What is thyroid storm?
This clinical manifestation of hepatic encephalopathy involves a confusion in the ability to perform simple tasks, such as drawing a picture.
What is constructional apraxia?
This type of cholecystitis occurs when gallstones block the cystic duct, leading to inflammation of the gallbladder and symptoms such as fever, chills, right upper quadrant pain and can lead to GANGRENE
What is calculous chole?
Following thyroid surgery, patients must be monitored for this specific rare complication that could involve spasms and nerve irritability.
What is laryngospasm?