You are caring for a 45-year-old woman from a developing country. She reports that she has had "yellow jaundice" as a young child. Her PE is unremarkable. Her labs are as follows: AST, 22 U/L (normal, 0 to 31 U/L); alanine aminotransferase (ALT), 25 U/L (normal, 0 to 40 U/L); Hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (HAV IgG) positive. Lab testing reveals:

Resolved hepatitis A infection.

Explanation:

Hepatitis A, is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis refers to a hepatic inflammation caused by toxin exposure, substance misuse, inflammatory disorders or infection.

Most people with hepatitis A have symptoms, including fatigue, poor appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, and jaundice.

The old woman reports that she has had "yellow jaundice" as a young child. Her PE is unremarkable. Her labs are as follows: AST, 22 U/L (normal, 0 to 31 U/L); alanine aminotransferase (ALT), 25 U/L (normal, 0 to 40 U/L); Hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (HAV IgG) positive. Lab testing reveals she has Resolved hepatitis A infection.

hypoglycemia is a common condition that can affect the quality of life of people with diabetes and their families. it is important to know the symptoms and the means to treat it, as well as the causes and the measures to be taken to prevent it.

liquid or gel-shaped glucose quickly raises blood sugar and stimulates energy - no need to chew.

each sachet contains 15g of fast-acting glucose (d-glucose), as reccomanded.