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Health Encyclopedia: Cirrhosis Encephalopathy

Encephalopathy

The first step in managing encephalopathy (damage to the brain) is to treat any precipitating cause, such as:

High ammonia levels
Bleeding
Low oxygen
Dehydration
Infection
Use of sedatives

Some studies indicate that manganese poisoning may be partially responsible for encephalopathy in cirrhosis. Studies are needed to determine if drugs that remove manganese improve this complication.

Eliminating Ammonia

Ammonia is the leading toxin in causing encephalopathy related to cirrhosis. Mild encep...

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Expert & Community Posts

An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects

By Lene Andersen , Health Expert

...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)... Read more »

MS and Diet: Best Bet Diet and MS Recovery Diet

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...up to 5 g of evening primrose oil or borage oil16. Acidophilus 4 capsules17. Enzymes 4... Read more »

My Bog Blog Intro

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...called the island's doctor who recommended I take acidophilus pills, eat yogurt, and rest.... Read more »

A Closer Look at Probiotics

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...also be taken as in capsules, tablets, and powders. Acidophilus is a generalized term referring... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors

...a lower risk for colon cancer if it contains live active bacterial cultures, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, that are called probiotics. These "friendly bacteria" appear to protect the colon... Read more »

Sinusitis: Prevention

...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one study, milk containing the strain... Read more »

Ear Infections: Prevention

...certain strains of lactobacilli, bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. In one study, milk containing the strain lactobacilli... Read more »

Pneumonia: Medications

...antibiotics is stomach problems.Antibiotics raise the risk for vaginal infections. Taking supplements of acidophilus or eating yogurt with active cultures may help restore healthy bacteria that... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

...gastrointestinal distress.Antibiotics double the risk for vaginal infections in women. Taking supplements of acidophilus or eating yogurt with active cultures may help restore healthy bacteria... Read more »

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