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Professor of Medicine
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Department of Medicine
Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus
Bochum, Germany
Non-US Physicians - maximum of 0.25 CPD
This educational activity is intended for non-US and non-UK hepatologists and other specialists/healthcare practitioners (endocrinologists/gastroenterologists/primary care physicians) involved or interested in metabolic liver diseases such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
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Professor of Medicine
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Department of Medicine
Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus
Bochum, Germany
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Stacia is a 49-year-old hair stylist. She is married with 2 children.
She has obesity and is treated for high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes.
She comes to see her physician because she feels tired and bloated.
Patient: I’m used to being on the go. Lots of energy. Loads of plans. But as of late, I just don’t have it in me. I’m exhausted. Literally exhausted. All the time.
Clinician: What do you think has changed?
Patient: I haven’t a clue. I’m sure my diabetes doesn’t help, but I’m not doing anything different. It doesn’t seem to matter what I eat -- it just makes me feel tired and bloated. And the indigestion is awful. I’m belching all the time -- you’d think I’d just chugged a pint, but I don’t even drink.
Lucky my husband thinks it’s funny -- (says jokingly) could be grounds for divorce, otherwise.
Clinician: Do you get a burning sensation in the back of your throat?
Patient: Yes, a bit. My throat can be sore. And, honestly, my whole digestive system feels a bit off. I have the bloating and sometimes this pain right here. (places hands just under right rib)
Clinician: Can you describe the pain? Is it constant or does it come and go?
Patient: It’s more of a dull constant ache.
Clinician: Are you taking anything over the counter?
Patient: I’ve tried antacids and I’ll take paracetamol on occasion. Otherwise, I only take what you prescribed for my cholesterol and blood pressure. And the metformin, of course.
Clinician: Are you still in the walking group?
Patient: No. I stopped during COVID and haven’t gone back. I would like to eventually, but I don’t have the time right now. (pause) Actually, that’s not true -- I just don’t have the energy.
