Patient's question:
Uncle, he suddenly lost consciousness yesterday. We took him to the hospital for treatment, and it was hepatic encephalopathy. What medication is used for hepatic encephalopathy enemas?Doctor's answer:
Hepatic encephalopathy is a very serious disease, and patients should take effective treatment measures as early as possible. The method of enema is mainly used to eliminate toxins in the intestines, which can provide some relief from symptoms. Currently, the main belief is that hepatic encephalopathy is caused by ammonia poisoning. Enemas can use acidic solutions. Acetic acid solutions can neutralize ammonia in the intestines, thereby increasing its metabolism and reducing the concentration of blood ammonia. However, enema solutions must not use alkaline solutions, because they will cause blood ammonia levels to decrease, thereby worsening hepatic encephalopathy.