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Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy is brain and nervous system damage that occurs as a complication of liver disorders.

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...

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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...

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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...

Call your health care provider if any change in mental state or other nervous system problem occurs, particularly if ...

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