DO Alcohol lecture for H and S
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READ UP ON CIRRHOSIS
Cirrhosis is classified as compensated or decompensated.
Compensated cirrhosis is where the liver is coping with the damage and maintaining its important functions.
In decompensated cirrhosis, the liver is not able to perform all its functions adequately
READ UP ON GALLSTONES
Wernickes encephalopathy
Confusion
Oculomotor disturbances
(disturbances of eye movements)
Ataxia (difficulties with coordinated movements) - problems walking