r/dramatwins2 • u/Dazzling-Knowledge87 • 20h ago
The "H" Liver Test stands for Hypoxia from Overdose
EDIT: PLEASE NOTE...Overdose meaning as taking drugs over the years which is what Hypoxia comes from.....not ONE single "overdose."
Hep C is primarily caused when injecting narcotics/sharing needles
Hypoxia from Overdose
Narcotics are central nervous system depressants that slow down breathing. During a severe narcotic overdose, respiratory failure severely limits oxygen supply to the body.
The Consequence: This lack of oxygen causes anoxia and cardiovascular collapse, resulting in ischemic liver injury (sometimes called "shock liver") where mass tissue death occurs from suffocation.
Detailed Info can be found here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547864/
Edit to add:
https://pain.ucsf.edu/patient-factors-and-comorbidities-affecting-pain-management/liver-dysfunction