Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction Hyperammonemic encephalopathy is a severe, life-threatening neurological condition characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function and an altered state of consciousness. This profound neurological disruption is driven by the abnormal accumulation of ammonia in the bloodstream. Ammonia is a highly neurotoxic byproduct of normal cellular metabolism. When the body’s mechanisms for neutralizing … Read more