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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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