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How Can Hepatic Encephalopathy Be Treated?
HI, my sister has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy . she will not stop drinking. she has been acting so badly she got baker acted. that hospital sent her to a behavioral hsopital where she got diagnosed. they prescribed her lacutose and some other meds but her primary will not approve them. she doesnt want to get any help or go to the dr. anymore. she is locking herself in the house . what can I do?
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Hi,
Treatment:
-Use Rifaximin.
-Use Lactulose.
-Use Clonazepam to sedate her.
-Liver transplant is the best way out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Treatment:
-Use Rifaximin.
-Use Lactulose.
-Use Clonazepam to sedate her.
-Liver transplant is the best way out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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