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World J Hepatol. Dec 18, 2015; 7(29): 2871-2879
Published online Dec 18, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i29.2871
Table 1 Precipitating factors for hepatic encephalopathy
Noncompliance with lactulose
Dehydration from lactulose overuse
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Infection/sepsis
Medications (narcotics, sedatives, etc.)
Recreational drugs (cocaine, marijuana, etc.)
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Alcohol intoxication
Electrolyte dysfunction
Constipation
Renal failure
Constipation