Dementia is also commonly found in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
One study, published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, said: “Dementia is commonly diagnosed in patients with cirrhosis and correlates with a diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy, independent of alcohol use, brain injury, age, and other metabolic risk factors.”
The liver trust shared symptoms of the condition: “Hepatic encephalopathy symptoms can range from mild to severe and can vary from person to person.
“Symptoms can develop rapidly or slowly over a period of time. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy can have both physical symptoms and reduced mental function.”