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Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Precipitants: Infection, GI ... bleeding, Diuretic ... data is limited Diet ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Low FODMAP Diet Foods 

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid).  
These short-chain carbohydrates
Low FODMAP Diet ... poorly absorbed, leading ... bacteria, which can cause ... Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... Gastroenterology #Management
Leptospirosis - Post-exposure Prophylaxis
Why do we give prophylaxis against Leptospirosis?
To prevent WEIL'S SYNDROME
 - Severe icteric
, 5-10% of all cases ... - 50% of pts die ... failure and/or bleeding ... in the lungs, GI ... #prophylaxis #management