hepatic and biliary disorders
Portosystemic Encephalopathy
Etiology of Portosystemic Encephalopathy
Portosystemic encephalopathy may occur in Fulminant Hepatitis caused by viruses, drugs, or toxins, but it more commonly occurs in In patients with chronic liver disease, acute episodes of encephalopathy are usually precipitated by reversible causes. The most common are the following: Metabolic stress (eg, infection; electrolyte imbalance, especially hypokalemia; dehydration; use of diuretic drugs) Conditions that increase gut protein (eg, Varices , high-protein diet) Nonspecific cerebral depressants (eg, alcohol, sedatives, analgesics) 