Patient's question:
When I took my father to the hospital for a thorough examination last year, it was discovered that he had cirrhosis. My father loves smoking and used to smoke whenever he had nothing to do. After being diagnosed with cirrhosis, he quit. We have been working together with the doctor for treatment. Now, my father has repeatedly shown symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy due to his cirrhosis. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
If a patient with cirrhosis frequently experiences hepatic encephalopathy, it is generally considered to be closely related to abnormal decomposition and metabolism of ammonia in the body. This can easily lead to damage to brain function, resulting in tremors. At the same time, there may also be multiple episodes of confusion. Generally, medication to reduce blood ammonia levels should be administered, while also paying close attention to monitor for multiple occurrences of hypoproteinemia.