A Prospective Study on Assessment of Etiological Profile, and Clinical Characteristics for Therapeutic Management of Chronic Liver Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background: Chronic liver disease is a major global health threat and has emerged as a leading cause of human death. There are several causes behind the development of Chronic liver disease, but some of the most common include alcohol abuse, obesity/metabolic disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and viral hepatitis. Aim: The study aimed to assess etiological profile, and clinical characteristics for therapeutic management of chronic liver disease patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: It was Prospective observational study. The Present study was conducted for a period of six months. The Present study was conducted in General medicine department in a tertiary care hospital.  The sample size was 55 Patients. Results: In our study 36-45 years age patients were more 22(44%) compared to other ages.  In our study Alcoholic Liver Disease etiology patients were more 17 (34%) as compared to other etiological factors. Complications of chronic liver disease includes Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis patients were more 18(36%) compared to other complications. Clinical manifestations of chronic liver disease include Abdominal distension patients were more 14 (28%) compared to other symptoms. Lab test for chronic liver disease include AST (U/L) patients were more 10 (20%) compared to other lab test. Drug prescribing pattern for chronic liver disease includes Rifaximin 16 patients were more compared to other drugs. Conclusion: Strengthening preventive strategies, including lifestyle modifications, early screening for viral hepatitis, and optimized management protocols which is important to reduce the morbidity and mortality in chronic liver disease patients.