Hepatic Encephalopathy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
اعتلال الدماغ الكبدي
Quick summary
Confusion and coma from liver failure and hyperammonemia. Treated with lactulose and rifaximin.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment
- Lactulose for 2–3 stools daily.
- Rifaximin (Xifaxan).
- Limit animal protein.
- Liver transplant.