How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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In patients with liver cirrhosis, due to the decline of liver cell function and the decrease in the number of liver cells, the protein synthesis including albumin and various coagulation factors is insufficient, resulting in hypoproteinemia

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a BILIRUBIN CONJUGATED (DIRECT) - SERUM Test or Take a Organic Acid Quantitative- Urine Random Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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