Metabolic Encephalopathy Treatments

Treatment

Hospitalization and Emergency Care

In the hospital, the staff will treat the problems that caused the condition. They will try to remove or neutralize toxins that have built up in the bloodstream. The goal is to reverse the underlying condition. But, brain injury can still occur. In some cases, brain injury is permanent.

Medications

Medications may be used to:

Neutralize toxins
Treat the condition

Dietary Restrictions

You may need to eat a low-protein diet to help lower blood ammonia levels. (The body creates ammonia when it metabolizes and uses protein.) You may have other changes in your diet.

Tube feeding and life support may be needed, especially in the case of coma.

Transplantation

If this condition is due to organ failure, you may need a transplant .

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