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Cirrhosis-Diabetis-Confusion "INPUT PLEASE&qu

Mckenzie
Mckenzie
It's not often I get to inquire about hep c complications, ect... but in this case, I would love to have the input of those suffering with these exact health issues.

For hand information please.

Let's say I am diabetic, also had hep c for decades and it has turned into stage and grade 4 cirrhosis, so tx is not an option in this case, high levels of ammonia, and confusion.

What creates the confusion?
1. diabetis
2. ammonia levels
3. cirrhosis

Also what can the doctor do for the patient's confusion problem.

1. medication????
2. special treatment????
3. special diet?????

If anyone who has or knows someone with these kinds of issues, what to do for the confusion problem.

Thanks,
Mckenzie
One day at the time.
Mckenzie
Mckenzie
ok so far lactulose is the only thing that was suggested to me.
Nothing else can be done for the ammonia?
Barb99999999
Barb99999999
I dont have it but husband does. Diet is a big concern. Most do not stick to it one hundred percent. But you should do a constant check on the numbers. If your cheating you definatly should exercise or walk it off. They say if you cheat, take away one of your choices as you should not have both. Replace one with the other. Actually exercise is the key, the more you exercise the lower your sugar will be. Make sure your meals are small and at least 5 or 6 times a day.
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deleted_user
Found this at Hepatitisneighborhood.com but it doesn't say how the condition is treated.

Hepatic Encephalopathy. This condition is often associated with advanced liver disease, and is characterized by personality changes, intellectual impairment, and alterations in level of consciousness.

Hepatic encephalopathy is commonly attributed to the damaged liver's failure to remove abnormally high levels of ammonia from the blood.

Ammonia has a direct and serious effect on brain tissue, and is a byproduct of protein metabolism.

Although medications exist that can treat encephalopathy, failure to adequately treat this condition will result in confusion, disorientation, hallucination, stupor and coma.

Some patients with encephalopathy may be instructed to reduce dietary protein; however, protein should not be eliminated completely from the diet because it is remains important to the bodies nutritional needs and the repair of damaged tissue and cells.