a general term for confusion due to global brain disease. There are many possible causes including inflammation (encephalitis) and lack of oxygen.
occurs when blood bypasses the liver. Can cause drowsiness or coma.
A general term for a disorder of brain function.
a disorder or disease of the brain.
Irritation of the brain often displayed as tiredness, irritability, lack of concentration and personality changes and is associated with liver failure. An acute form can progress to confusion and coma.
a disorder affecting the brain
Impaired or altered mental state occurring in people with cirrhosis that can lead to a coma.
disturbance of the function of the brain
Confused thinking and forgetfulness caused by poor liver function, and the diversion of blood flow away from your liver.
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Any dysfunction of the brain. Sometimes used to describe conditions of brain damage in which the cause is unknown and there is no specific diagnosis.
any disease or disorder of the structure or function of the brain, especially those that are destructive, worsening, or chronic.
A general term describing brain dysfunction. Examples include encephalitis, meningitis, seizures and head trauma.
A condition often associated with liver disease characterized by insomnia, memory loss, and an inability to concentrate or think clearly.
A general term to describe a variety of illnesses that affect the brain, including encephalitis.
Acute or chronic disturbance of brain function. Encephalopathy, Infantile Subacute (See Leigh Disease)
A condition that causes disturbances to the nervous system, changes in behaviour and consciousness that may lead to confusion, lethargy, tremor, disorientation, stupor or coma.
a disease of the brain. This infection is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States.
disease of the brain, especially involving structural alterations.
Confusion or unconsciousness that can occur when someone had advanced liver failure or cirrhosis. It can be treated, but indicates that the liver disease is becoming severe.
Any disease or disorder affecting the brain.
Any disease of the brain showing deterioation.
an indication that the brain is not functioning properly.
the result of advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Also called hepatic coma.
Serious brain function abnormalities experienced by some patients with advanced liver disease. Symptoms most commonly include confusion, disorientation, insomnia, and may progress to a coma.
Damage caused to the brain by whatever mechanism.
any degenerative brain disease.
an acute reaction of the brain to a variety of toxic or infective agents, without any actual inflammation such as occurs in encephalitis.
brain pathology of varied origins (metabolic, degenerative, genetic, …)
Any degenerative disease of the brain.
abnormal condition of the structure or function of the brain.
Cerebral (brain) disease.
Progressive degenerative brain disease.
Lesions in the brain, or general degeneration of brain matter
Any of various diseases of the brain.
Encephalopathy literally means disease of the brain. It refers to the central nervous system, or parts of it. Pathologists are more likely to use this term.