Mini Review Article
Harmful Substances in the Blood Can Affect the Brain
Received Date:August 10, 2022; Published Date: August 25, 2022
Hepatic encephalopathy is a disorder in which the function of the brain deteriorates because toxic substances accumulate in the blood, which would normally be removed by the liver. Substances absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestine pass through the liver, where toxins are removed. In hepatic encephalopathy, the poisons are not removed, because liver function is impaired. Additionally, because connections are made between the portal system and the general circulation, some toxins can bypass the liver entirely. A surgical bypass implanted to correct portal hypertension can have the same effect. Regardless of the cause, the outcome is the same: toxins can enter the brain and damage its function.
Keywords:Liver; HE; Toxins; Health
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