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[|Human|] My husband is in hospital now he has cirrhosis and he . He had a hip replacement and potassium got really high and blood sugar. Now he doesn t know where he is and gets mad .He has been in the hospital since Jan off and on. He is very confused he has had liver problems for twenty five years does not drink
[|AI|]  Hi, He may be suffering from cirrhosis with hepatic encephalopathy probably stage 1. He may be treated with:1. Lactulose is a standard treatment for hepatic encephalopathy.2. Ammonia testing may be helpful diagnostically or trending levels.3. There should always be a consideration to other causes of altered mental status in these patients, as they are at high risk for comorbidities including bleeding, infection, Chat Doctor.  If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.