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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal dysfunction (GD) is common in patients with cirrhosis.
  • Understanding the relationship between GD and cirrhosis severity is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between gastrointestinal dysfunction and the severity of cirrhosis.
  • To provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of GD in cirrhotic patients.

Main Methods:

  • 95 cirrhotic patients (Child-Pugh A, B, C) and 40 healthy controls were studied.
  • Gastrointestinal symptom scores and serum levels of gastrin (GAS), motilin (MTL), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) were measured.
  • Correlation analyses were performed between GI symptoms, hormone levels, and cirrhosis severity.

Main Results:

  • Cirrhotic patients exhibited significantly higher GI symptom scores and altered GI hormone levels compared to controls.
  • GI symptom scores and serum GAS and VIP levels increased with cirrhosis severity, while MTL levels decreased.
  • GI symptom scores were positively correlated with GAS and VIP, and negatively with MTL.

Conclusions:

  • Gastrointestinal dysfunction and altered GI hormone profiles are closely linked to cirrhosis progression and liver function damage.
  • These findings highlight the importance of addressing GD in the management of cirrhotic patients.