What Is Hepatic Encephalopathy?
5. What Are Risk Factors of Hepatic Encephalopathy?
People with chronic liver disease are at higher risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy than those who don’t have chronic liver disease. Other risk factors include cirrhosis, surgical shunts, or TIPS procedure.
Approximately seven out of 10 people who have cirrhosis go on to develop Grade 0 HE. Because there are very few symptoms associated with the condition at this grade, it is very difficult to diagnose. However, if you have any symptoms of the condition, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor and see if you can get a diagnosis.
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