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What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?
The liver removes toxins like ammonia from the blood. In liver failure, these toxins build up in the body and brain, causing confusion and abnormal behavior.
Typical Symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Whole body pain
- Yellowish eyes or skin
- Swelling of the arms or hands
- History of dementia
- Fainting
- History of liver problems
- Swelling leaves a dent when pressed for at least 15 seconds
- Writing difficulties
Diagnostic Questions for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pain all over your body?
- Have you noticed any yellowing of your eyes or skin?
- Are your hands or arms swollen?
- Have you been diagnosed with dementia?
- Have you fainted recently?
Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Treatment aims to reduce the amount of toxins, thus slowing down the worsening of the illness. This is done through laxatives that draw toxins into the intestines and out of the body. Antibiotics can also reduce the amount of bacteria in the colon, making them produce fewer toxins. Ultimately, treatment of the cause (liver failure) is needed for the condition to improve.
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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