Patient's question:
Your uncle suffers from hepatic encephalopathy. Everyone says this disease won't allow him to live for long. How long can someone live with hepatic encephalopathy?Doctor's answer:
Hepatic encephalopathy is primarily a severe complication caused by decompensation of liver disease. Clinical diagnosis is mainly seen in acute liver cirrhosis or liver injury. In addition to serious conditions like viral hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy can lead to severe symptoms such as confusion over a long period. Clinical diagnosis generally indicates a relatively short lifespan, but if treated or the primary disease is controlled, the lifespan can be extended.