Basic Info
Symptoms
Agitation; Deterioration of handwriting or loss of other small hand movements; Dysfunctional movement; Muscle stiffne...
Causes
Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by disorders that affect the liver. These include disorders that reduce liver functi...
Tests
Nervous system signs may change. Signs include: Coarse, "flapping" shaking of the hands when attempting to hold the a...
Treatments
Hepatic encephalopathy may become a medical emergency. Hospitalization is required. The first step is to identify and...
Complications
Brain herniation; Brain swelling; Permanent nervous system damage (to movement, sensation, or mental state; Progressi...
Prevention
Treating liver disorders may prevent some cases of hepatic encephalopathy. Avoiding heavy drinking and intravenous dr...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if any change in mental state or other nervous system problem occurs, particularly if ...
Basic Info