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Could Disorientation And Confusion Be A Sign Of Chronic Liver Damage?
Hi Dr, My mother in law is a recovering alcoholic who although she no longer drinks is experiencing regular water infections. She has just been released from hospital and seemed fine but as soon as she returned home she appears disorientated and confused....could this be a symptom of chronic liver damage or even failure?
I hope to hear from you,
Mr H
I hope to hear from you,
Mr H
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
she has history of alcoholism. On discharge from hospital she has disorientation and confusion. It can be due to hepatic encephalopathy or some other cause. She should go for complete liver function test and ammonia level. Then she should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
she has history of alcoholism. On discharge from hospital she has disorientation and confusion. It can be due to hepatic encephalopathy or some other cause. She should go for complete liver function test and ammonia level. Then she should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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