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HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
Dr. Balinaine Willy, Dr. Muhindo Charles
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Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by a reversible decrease in neurological function due to liver disease, primarily caused by elevated ammonia levels in the bloodstream. The document discusses the acute and chronic forms of the condition, clinical features such as personality changes and flapping tremor, and differential diagnoses. Management strategies are emphasized, particularly the identification and treatment of precipitating factors, dietary recommendations, and the use of medications like lactulose and rifaximin.
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