Patient's question:
My grandmother has been hospitalized four times in the past two years due to liver cirrhosis. Last month, she suddenly caught a cold and experienced multiple episodes of fainting, which led to her being taken to the hospital. The doctor said that her condition has continued to worsen and has now developed into hepatic encephalopathy. I would like to ask if hepatic encephalopathy can be cured?Doctor's answer:
When suffering from hepatic encephalopathy, symptomatic treatment can be administered, which is beneficial for the complete recovery of the condition. Hepatic encephalopathy is primarily caused by liver damage, leading to disturbances in the decomposition and metabolism of ammonia in the body, resulting in the symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy. If this situation occurs multiple times, it is recommended to use ammonia-lowering medications for treatment. The choice of treatment for complete recovery must be based on the actual condition of the patient and proper care should be provided.