Hepatitis
What is Hepatitis? Name the 5 types.
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A-E
What deficiencies would we be concerned with?
Folate, Thiamine, B6
People diagnosed with NASH tend to be overweight or obese, middle-aged, or have this genetic condition affecting mucus and digestive secretions.
What is cystic fibrosis?
Scar tissue in cirrhosis blocks the flow of this vital fluid through the liver.
what is blood?
Nutrient drug interaction with Warfrin
Vit. K
What are the differences between Hep A and Hep B
Hep A is from oral-fecal route
Hep B is blood
What is the pathway of alcohol in the liver?
alcohol dehydrogenase, acetaldehyde, acetate, acetyl COA or carbon dioxide
This type of abdominal discomfort may occur in NAFLD, located just beneath the right rib cage.
What is upper-right abdominal pain or discomfort?
This neurological complication occurs when ammonia accumulates in the bloodstream due to liver failure.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
what is the main use for echinacea?
upper respiratory infections
What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
fatigue, nausea, clay colored stools, dark urine, abdominal pain
What protein intake does research recommend?
1.2 - 1.5
This form of NAFLD includes inflammation and liver cell damage in addition to fat buildup.
What is non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?
Bruising and bleeding in cirrhosis occur due to decreased absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
What is vit K?
alcohol and grapefruit juice
What is the MNT for hepatitis?
Prevent malnutrition, replenish macronutrient deficiencies, reduce symptoms, avoid alcohol, small frequent meals, fluid intake, rest.
what are they symptoms of alcoholic fatty liver?
Normally asymptomatic
Increasing intake of these “healthy fats,” such as olive oil and nuts, is recommended for NAFLD.
What are monounsaturated fats?
Common early symptoms of cirrhosis include fatigue, weakness, nausea, and this general feeling of discomfort.
what is Malaise?
What nutrient interaction does Digoxin have?
Black licorice, senna, St. jons wart
What are some of the pertinent labs?
Ammonia >60mcg/dl, Cholesterol ester, Bilirubin >1.2 mg/dl,
This has a spectrum of 3 disorders what are they?
Hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis.
Presence of bilirubin in this bodily fluid suggests biliary obstruction or hemolysis.
What is urine?
During acute hepatic encephalopathy, protein intake may be temporarily reduced to this range in g/kg/day.
Daily protein intake for stable cirrhosis should not fall below this range in g/kg/day.
What is 0.6–0.8 g/kg/day?
What is 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day?
What is black cohosh used for?
women with hot flashes and menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, induce labor