Encephalopathy is a disorder of the brain and hepatic means liver. The liver has a number of essential functions in the body including production of bile, production of albumin, and detoxification of drugs and other chemicals such as ammonia in the body.
Hepatic encephalopathy is a condition that develops secondary to liver disease and affects the central nervous system. Hepatic encephalopathy is caused due to accumulation of ammonia in the system due to the liver's inability to rid the body of the substance.
Symptoms are associated with CNS disorders. Common symptoms include
Circling,
Running into walls
Confused after meals
Difficult to train
Lethargy
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Disorientation
Wandering
Compulsive pacing
Head pressing
Blindness related to brain abnormality
Seizures
Coma
Sudden aggression
Vocalizing
Lack of appetite
Increased urination or lack of urination
Frequent voiding of small volumes
Orange-brown urine
Increased thirst
Excessive salivation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stunted growth
Prolonged recovery from sedation or anesthesia
