Hepatic Encephalopathy Metabolic Brain Diseases Neurological Disorders

Hepatic Encephalopathy Metabolic Brain Diseases Neurological Disorders

A group of symptoms that may occur when there is damage to the brain and nervous system as a complication of liver disorders.

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Canadian Liver Foundation: Hepatic Encephalopathy - Overview of this complication of liver disease includes types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Wikipedia article explains what this condition is, how it occurs, different grades, and treatment.
Understanding the Evaluation & Treatment for Encephalopathy - Explains what it is; evaluation; treatments, including medications and diet changes; and links to additional information. [PDF]
MedlinePlus: Hepatic Encephalopathy - Illustrated article that discusses the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and complications.
Liver Encephalopathy - Provides definition, description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this complication of advanced liver disease.
Do Ammonia Levels Correlate with Hepatic Encephalopathy? - Explores the connection between ammonia levels and encephalopathy in patients with advanced liver disease.
Merck Manual: Liver Encephalopathy - Describes how this condition occurs, common symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatments.

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