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Causes
Metabolic encephalopathy is caused by:
- Poisoning
- Diseases (eg, cirrhosis , hepatitis , diabetes , heart disease , renal failure )
- Medical conditions that cause blood circulation to bypass the liver
Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing metabolic encephalopathy:
- Acute renal failure (renal disease)
- Vitamin B1 deficiency
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic crisis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hyponatremia
- Hypernatremia
- Hypercalcemia
- Sepsis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia
- Previous history of brain injury (eg, tumor , stroke )
Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors.
If you have liver problems, the risk of metabolic encephalopathy is increased by:
- Low oxygen levels in the blood
- Infections
- Major surgery
- Any serious illness that causes changes in the body’s chemical make-up or metabolism
- Use of certain medicines, such as sedatives and narcotics
- Bleeding within the intestines
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea that lowers blood potassium levels
The following toxic overdoses can also increase your risk of the condition:
- Alcohol intoxication
- Sedative-hypnotic overdose
- Lead poisoning
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2023 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.