Harmful Substances in the Blood Can Affect the Brain

Hepatic encephalopathy is a disorder in which the function of brain deteriorates because toxic substances accumulate blood, would normally be removed by liver. Substances absorbed into bloodstream from intestine pass through liver, where toxins are removed. In hepatic encephalopathy, poisons not removed, liver impaired. Additionally, connections made between portal system and general circulation, some can bypass entirely. A surgical implanted to correct hypertension have same effect. Regardless cause, outcome same: enter damage its function.