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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

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 »

IBD & The Gut: New Research & The Truth about Colonics and Probiotics

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...a capsule that contains good gut bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. In my... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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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 »

Colds and the Flu: Prevention

...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one Finnish study, children attending day... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Considerations

...common surgical complication. The most well-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products. Others, such as... Read more »

Diarrhea

...to not put objects in their mouth. When taking antibiotics, try eating food with Lactobacillus acidophilus, a healthy bacteria. This helps replenish the good bacteria that antibiotics can... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors

...however, are not fully known. The most well-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which are found in yogurt and other fermented milk products. Others, however, may... Read more »

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