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health1 year ago

The Link Between Dementia and Liver Disease: Why Screening is Essential

New research suggests that some patients diagnosed with dementia may actually have advanced liver disease causing cognitive changes, with up to 10% of dementia patients potentially having undiagnosed liver disease. Hepatic encephalopathy, caused by liver dysfunction, can mimic dementia symptoms but is treatable and reversible with medication. It's important for healthcare providers to consider liver disease as a potential cause of cognitive decline, especially in patients under 65 and those with known liver problems.