Patient's question:
I'm afraid my husband has hepatic encephalopathy. He is currently being treated in the hospital. During his treatment, the doctor has repeatedly advised stopping the use of enema solutions, but I don't really understand it well. I'd like to ask the doctor what kind of enema solutions should be stopped for patients with hepatic encephalopathy?Doctor's answer:
Patients with hepatic encephalopathy are usually caused by a decrease in blood ammonia levels in the human body, which can easily lead to symptoms in the brain. Treatment can be carried out by completely removing blood ammonia, and after alleviation, the symptoms in the brain will be relieved. It is recommended to eat less protein-rich foods to avoid increasing blood ammonia levels in the body. At the same time, fresh fruits and vegetables can be eaten more to promote bowel movement.