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Prevalence, Clinical Profiles, Disease Severity, and Patient Outcomes of Alcoholic Liver Disease in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal.

Bibek Joshi, Uma Challa, Aayush, Robert Hernandez, Kanchan Devkota, Priya Yadav, Rafael Jose Ramirez Dominguez, Anaya Jawad, Mohammed Abdul Mateen, Nagham Al Dirani

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Bibek JoshiDepartment of Medicine Nepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital Kohalpur Banke Nepal.
Uma ChallaBelize Medical College Central America Health Sciences University Belize.
AayushDepartment of Biochemistry NCR Institute of Medical Sciences Meerut India.
Robert HernandezUniversidad Católica Tecnológica del Cibao La Vega Dominican Republic.
Kanchan DevkotaDepartment of Medicine Nepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital Kohalpur Banke Nepal.
Priya YadavDepartment of Medicine Nepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital Kohalpur Banke Nepal.
Rafael Jose Ramirez DominguezUniversidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Santo Domingo Dominican Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7381-3921
Anaya JawadDr VRk Women's Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre Hyderabad Telangana India.
Mohammed Abdul MateenShadan Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital and Research Centre Hyderabad Telangana India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1416-2727
Nagham Al DiraniFaculty of Medical Sciences Lebanese University Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9316-0538

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Introduction: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is an increasingly prevalent, chronic lifestyle-related disease, which poses a significant global public health challenge. Timely detection and intervention are critical to reducing morbidity and mortality. This study aims to enhance understanding of ALD by identifying clinical profiles and factors influencing the patient's outcome in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 patients over 20 years old with chronic alcohol intake and signs of liver disease, admitted to the internal medicine ward at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal, from May 12, 2023, to November 20, 2023. Data were recorded after ethical approval using a convenience sampling method. A total of 384 samples were included as per the inclusion criteria, and data were recorded for symptomology for ALD, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, and demographics. Result: The results showed that among 384 patients, 79.68% (306) were male and 20.32% (78) female, with a mean age of 46 ± 12.6 years. Common presentations included jaundice (77.34%), abdominal distention (76.56%), and melena (61%). MELD scores indicated advanced disease 12.50% scored 10-19, 33.03% scored 20-29, 39.06% scored 30-39, and 15.01% scored > 40. The overall mortality rate was 14.06%, which was higher in females 17.72% compared to males, 13.07%. Conclusion: This study found a higher prevalence of ALD than in similar studies, reinforcing the importance of early detection and comprehensive management strategies. The insights gained contribute to the objective of improving care for individuals with ALD, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in clinical practice.

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alcoholic liver diseasealcoholismjaundice

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PMCPMC13238844

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