Hepatic Encephalopathy: Symptoms & Therapy

Brief overview Cause: Severe dysfunction of the liver; usually triggered by chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis of the liver Symptoms: Neuro-psychiatric disorders of varying severity depending on the degree; reduced cognitive performance and concentration problems, confusion, inappropriate behavior, hand tremors, slurred speech, drowsiness, disorientation; in the worst case, coma Course of the disease and … Hepatic Encephalopathy: Symptoms & Therapy