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Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
• Caused by liver ... Constipation, Alcohol ... but responsive), Confusion ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
cirrhosis, severe alcoholic ... Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... insult (e.g., alcohol ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
pruritus • Liver ... pruritus • Hematologic ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... #Management #Nephrology