Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Globally, chronic liver disorders (CLD) significantly increase morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to assess the etiological profile of CLD. Materials & Methods: 58 cases of CLD of both genderswere subjected to detailed history recording. Clinically the presence of jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, edema, variceal bleed and ascites were recorded. Results: Out of 58 patients, males were 38 and females were 20. Clinical features were ascites in 31, gastrointestinal bleed in 20, encephalopathy in 13, abdominal distension in 4, constipation in 6, jaundice in 13, and loss of appetite in 19 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The etiology was chronic hepatitis B in 25, chronic hepatitis C in 6, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in 12, autoimmune hepatitis in 5, and alcoholic liver disease in 10 cases. Conclusion: The most common cause of CLD was chronic hepatitis B, while alcohol-related CLD was uncommon.