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How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
In patients with liver cirrhosis, due to the decline of liver cell function and the decrease in the number of liver cells, the protein synthesis including albumin and various coagulation factors is insufficient, resulting in hypoproteinemia
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
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How does the liver break down bilirubin?
Once in the liver, glucuronic acid is added to unconjugated bilirubin by the enzyme glucuronyl transferase. This forms conjugated bilirubin, which is soluble. This allows conjugated bilirubin to be excreted into the duodenum in bile.
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What does SGPT 69.6 mean?
High SGPT indicate hepatocellular damage that could be due to viral infections (hepatitis A, B & C), drug (antitubercular drugs, paracetamol, etc.) toxicity.
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What is the last stage of liver disease?
Cirrhosis is a late stage of liver disease where the liver is severely scarred but may still be able to perform its function to support life.
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