In this article, we will discuss the Difference between clinical features of Acute and Chronic Hepatic Encephalopathy. So, let’s get started.
- Acute hepatic encephalopathy
- Acute onset
- Acute fulminant hepatitis is the common cause
- No precipitating factors
- Ascites and portal hypertension absent
- Liver span is reduced
- Prognosis is bad
- Chronic hepatic encephalopathy
- Slow chronic onset
- Chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis is the commonest cause
- It is precipitated by certain factors
- Ascites and portal hypertension present
- Liver span is normal or increased
- Prognosis is better