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Hepatic Encephalopathy : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by disorders affecting the liver. These include disorders that reduce liver function (such as cirrhosis or hepatitis) and conditions where blood circulation does not enter the liver. The exact cause of hepatic ence...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2006
Liver Encephalopathy
The cause of hepatic coma is unknown, but the condition is frequently associated with the following conditions: acute or chronic liver disease gastrointestinal bleeding azotemia, the accumulation of nitrogen-containing compounds (such as urea) in ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease that causes scarring of the liver and liver dysfunction. This often has many complications, including accumulation of fluid in the abdomen ( ascites ), bleeding disorders ( coagulopathy ), increased pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal hypertension ), and confusion or a change in the level of consciousness ( hepatic encephalopathy ).
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue. Cirrhosis changes the structure of the liver and the blood vessels that nourish it.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Understanding Cirrhosis
Understanding CirrhosisThe LiverThe liver is a large organ in the upper right part of the abdominal cavity. A healthy liver metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Cirrhosis
The term " cirrhosis " was first used by Ren e La e nnec (1781-1826) to describe the abnormal liver color of individuals with alcohol-induced liver disease. The word cirrhosis comes from the Greek word kirrhos , the name for a yellowish-brown color.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. There are different types of cirrhosis that could afflict a person.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Treating Cirrhosis
Treating CirrhosisAn evaluation helps your doctor find the cause of your liver problem. You may have a health history, an exam, and some tests.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Infectious or viral hepatitis is caused by a viral infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Liver disease
The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease. See also: Amebic liver abscess Autoimmune hepatitis Biliary atresia Cirrhosis Coccidioidomycosis; disseminated Delta agent (Hepatitis D) Drug-induced cholestasis Hemochromatosis Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver cancer Liver disease due to alcohol Primary biliary cirrhosis Pyogenic liver abscess Reye's syndrome sclerosing cholangitis Wilson's disease
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2006
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