WHAT IS HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY, TYPES AND TREATMENT - DEGENERATIVE DISEASES

What is hepatic encephalopathy, types and treatment



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Hepatic encephalopathy is a disease characterized by malfunctioning of the brain due to liver problems such as liver failure, tumor or cirrhosis. One of the functions of the liver is to filter blood from digestion because it is responsible for metabolizing substances considered toxic to some organs. When the liver can not properly filter this blood, some toxic substances such as ammonia reach the brain and central nervous system causing hepatic encephalopathy