Patient's question:
These days, my mother-in-law has been feeling headaches and dizziness, sometimes even nausea. Today, we accompanied her to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it's hepatic encephalopathy. Today, I'm here to consult medical professionals. How can hepatic encephalopathy be identified and diagnosed? If anyone knows, please respond. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
First, it is important to know that hepatic encephalopathy is caused by severe liver diseases. It is necessary to observe whether the elderly have any liver-related diseases in their daily lives. It manifests as impaired consciousness and abnormal behavior, and in severe cases, it can lead to coma. The diagnostic criteria include varying degrees of liver damage. If the patient has already exhibited symptoms of coma, it is very serious. In addition to the particularly common asterixis, it is meaningful for early diagnosis.