Hematological, Biochemical and Etiological factors of Chronic Liver Disease in a tertiary care Hospital of Lahore
Journal Title: Pakistan Biomedical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) progresses from hepatocyte inammation to brosis, regeneration, cirrhosis and in some cases to Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). In general, the main etiologies of Liver Cirrhosis (LC) are viral infections (hepatitis C and B viruses), chronic alcohol abuse and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), including Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH). Major complications of CLD are ascites, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice (acute or chronic) and hepatic encephalopathy. Objectives: This study assesses the etiological factors and complications of CLD in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan.\ Study Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Study was carried out in indoor and Accident & Emergency Departments of Mayo Hospital Lahore. 100 clinically diagnosed CLD cases were chosen through “Convenient Sampling” technique during 3 months. Observations: Most common complications of CLD were upper GI variceal Bleeding (48%) & hepatic encephalopathy (34%) and acute or chronic hepatitis (AVH) (33%). Other less common complications observed were hepatorenal syndrome (10%), Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (15%), Ascites (5%) and HCC (10%). Conclusions: Hepatitis C was found as main etiological factor of CLD. Bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy are the common complications. Awareness programmes regarding CLD and its complications are mandatory in our society to improve human health.
Authors and Affiliations
Sami Ullah Mumtaz*, Amna Akbar, Humaira Waseem, Tayyeba Komal, Somia Iqtadar and Sajid Abaidullah
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