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Hepatic encephalopathy is brain and nervous system damage that occurs as a complication of liver disorders. It is characterized by various neurologic symptoms including changes in reflexes, changes in consciousness , an...
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Symptoms
Decreased self-care ability; Deterioration of handwriting or loss of other small hand movements; Muscle tremors; Muscle...
Causes
Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by disorders affecting the liver. These include disorders that reduce liver function (...
Tests
Neurological symptoms may change. Coarse, "flapping" muscle tremor may be observed during voluntary movement, such as w...
Treatments
Hepatic encephalopathy is an acute medical condition that may become a medical emergency. Hospitalization is required. ...
Complications
Brain swelling; Brain herniation; Progressive, irreversible coma; Permanent nervous system damage (to movement, sensati...
Prevention
Treating liver disorders may prevent some cases of hepatic encephalopathy. Avoiding heavy drinking and intravenous drug...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if any change in mental state or other neurological problem occurs, particularly if ther...
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