Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They advised me to get an injection. Can liver coma symptoms still be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE), also known as hepatic coma, is a comprehensive clinical syndrome caused by severe liver disease, characterized by endocrine and central nervous system dysfunction based on metabolic disorders. Its main clinical manifestations include impaired consciousness, abnormal behavior, and confusion. It is divided into acute and chronic forms. From a definition standpoint, entering a state of hepatic coma indicates that the condition is already very serious, with a high likelihood of decreased blood ammonia levels and changes in electroencephalogram (EEG). Depending on your situation, it could be a precursor to dry encephalopathy, or you may already have hepatic encephalopathy. In that case, it is advisable to consult a physician for further evaluation.