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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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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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By Lene Andersen , Health Expert...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)... Read more »
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By Toni Hurst , Health Expert...most common bacteria in your vagina is Lactobacillus acidophilus, the same bacteria in yogurt's... Read more »
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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 »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 »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 »Urinary Tract Infection: Other Treatments
...have other health benefits as well. The best-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products (kefir). The probiotics... 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 »Images
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