Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had much 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's a liver disease. They advised me to get injections. Is hepatic encephalopathy caused by ammonia poisoning?Doctor's answer:
The main cause of hepatic encephalopathy is due to abnormal liver metabolism and decomposition. Hepatic encephalopathy can lead to symptoms such as confusion, headache, dizziness, and progressive slowing of consciousness. Therefore, early intervention in liver metabolism can effectively treat hepatic encephalopathy. The primary treatment for hepatic encephalopathy is based on medication, while also requiring careful observation of the patient's mental state, active fluid supplementation, and anti-infection medications.