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Chronic liver disease is becoming more common in the UK. There has been much media coverage due to recent change in licensing laws and celebrity figures suffering from cirrhosis. This review highlights the common complications of cirrhosis that frequently present to the acute physician, focussing on initial presentation and subsequent management, based on the current best available evidence.
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Malignancy and alcoholic hepatitis are cited as the most common causes of jaundice seen in secondary care. A patient with non-alcohol related jaundice, however, may require extensive investigations and early involvement of specialists. This article utilises a case presenting to the Acute Medical Unit, (AMU) to illustrate the importance of a careful and systematic assessment of non-alcoholic related jaundice.