hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic Encephalopathy

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Introduction Hepatic encephalopathy is a complication of either acute or chronic liver disease. It presents with disordered central nervous system function, due to inability of the liver to detoxify ammonia and other chemicals. Causes of hepatic encephalopathy The following are the causes of hepatic encephalopathy: Viral hepatitis Alcoholic hepatitis Cirrhosis of the liver Hepatocellular carcinoma … Read more