hepatic encephalopathy

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
syndrome
gptkbp:affects brain
liver
gptkbp:canBeFatal yes
gptkbp:canBeReversible yes
gptkbp:causedBy cirrhosis
liver failure
portal hypertension
gptkbp:complication gptkb:liver_disease
acute liver failure
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:EEG
clinical evaluation
blood ammonia test
gptkbp:field neurology
hepatology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label hepatic encephalopathy
gptkbp:ICD-10_code K72.90
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006505
gptkbp:riskFactor infection
constipation
gastrointestinal bleeding
dehydration
alcoholic liver disease
viral hepatitis
gptkbp:stageName minimal hepatic encephalopathy
overt hepatic encephalopathy
gptkbp:symptom confusion
disorientation
coma
lethargy
personality changes
altered level of consciousness
asterixis
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:rifaximin
antibiotics
dietary protein restriction
lactulose
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hepatitis_B
gptkb:Hepatitis_C
gptkb:encephalopathy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5