Hepatic Encephalopathy : Treatments
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Hepatic encephalopathy is an acute medical condition that may become a medical emergency. Hospitalization is required. The goals of treatment include life support, elimination or treatment of the causes, and removal or neutralization of ammonia an...
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This condition may disappear if the cause of symptoms is eliminated. In other cases, treatment is designed to improve liver function as much as possible; remove or relieve factors that worsen symptoms; and decrease the body's production of poisono...
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Life support refers to a spectrum of techniques used to maintain life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Purpose A patient requires life support when one or more vital organs fail, due to causes such as trauma, infection, cancer , heart attack , or chronic disease.
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Life SupportIf you understand how specific treatments may affect your quality of life, you can decide which ones you’d choose or refuse. You may want to talk to your doctor about the possible benefits and risks of treatments.
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