-
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Hepatic encephalopathy (sometimes hepatoencephalopathy) is a potentially-reversible neuropsychiatric abnormality in the setting of liver failure, whether chronic (as in cirrhosis), or acutely. It can...
-
How does the body react to hepatic encephalopathy?
As the disease progresses, patients become confused, drowsy, and disoriented. The breath and urine acquires a sweet, musky odor. The hands shake, the outstretched arms flap (asterixis or "liver...
-
Ammonia role in hepatic encephalopathy?
A pt with Hepatic encephaopathy can not digest ammonia.
Therefore give lactulose to aid in the process
-
What causes viral encephalopathy?
Seven years ago I had a bad virus. I've never improved. Many doctors say it's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My last dr. said it's viral encephalopathy (brain damage) caused by the virus. Is this...
-
What is viral?
Caused by or relating to a virus or virii.