Hepatic encephalopathy is a type of brain damage that affects people with cirrhosis and other types of liver disease. It occurs as a result of toxins building up in the blood after they're no longer removed by the damaged liver, causing confusion, fatigue, and poor muscle coordination.
A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.
The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
A nutritionist is a professional expert in food, nutrition and dietetics.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats hepatic encephalopathy you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.
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