Hepatic Encephalopathy
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Hepatic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function that appears when the liver is unable to adequately clear certain substances from the body, which then go on to affect the brain. It is associated with advanced liver disease.
Common symptoms: It may present with confusion, changes in behavior or level of alertness, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and disturbances in speech or movement.
When should you see a doctor? Any change in the mental state of a person with liver problems requires prompt medical attention.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist, the internist, and in some cases the neurologist take part in its evaluation. If there are signs of confusion in someone with liver disease, seeking professional care without delay is essential.
Data on 1,041 doctors who treat hepatic encephalopathy
Which specialist treats hepatic encephalopathy?
Hepatic encephalopathy should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who coordinates comprehensive care together with a gastroenterologist specializing in the liver. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a nephrologist gets involved if there is associated kidney involvement. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatic encephalopathy
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Hepatic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function that appears when the liver is unable to adequately clear certain substances from the body, which then go on to affect the brain. It is associated with advanced liver disease.
Which doctor treats hepatic encephalopathy?
Hepatic encephalopathy should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who coordinates comprehensive care together with a gastroenterologist specializing in the liver. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a nephrologist gets involved if there is associated kidney involvement. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.