FACTORS PRECIPITATING ENCEPHALOPATHY IN LIVER FAILURE

infection (including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis)

alcohol

paracentesis

gastrointestinal bleed

high protein intake

constipation

surgery, especially porta-caval shunting

electrolyte disturbances

drugs, especially diuretics and sedatives

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