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Hepatic encephalopathy

encephalopathy (HE) is an altered level of consciousness as a result of liver failure. Its onset may be gradual or sudden. Other symptoms may include movement problems, changes in mood, or changes in personality. In the advanced stages, it can result in a coma.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Altered level of consciousness, mood changes, personality changes, movement problems

Causes — why it happens

·Liver failure

How it's found

·Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes

Treatment

·Supportive care, treating triggers, lactulose, liver

Complications

· coma.

Outlook

·Average life expectancy less than a year in those with severe disease

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