Did you know that liver disease can cause symptoms similar to dementia and Alzheimer's?
When your liver starts to fail, toxins can build up into your brain causing a condition that resembles dementia called hepatic encephalopathy (HE). HE is the deterioration in brain function observed in people with acute liver failure or chronic liver disease. HE symptoms include trouble sleeping at night, difficulty thinking clearly, poor concentration, anxiety, mental fogginess, etc.
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Temperatures are dropping, and, in most of the country, the impact of COVID-19 is still prevalent.
During these times, most of us are continuing to stay indoors, keep our social circles small, and find ways to pass the time at home. Circumstances like these can lend themselves to higher levels of alcohol consumption; as we reported back in March, a study commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction found that approximately half of respondents said that they were drinking more because of the change in their daily schedules (51%) and because of boredom (49%), both caused by COVID-19.
Earlier this year, we shared tips for managing your alcohol consumption and looking after your liver health. If you find yourself in need of some additional help, you can always call our National Help Line at 1-800-563-5483.
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Today is the first day of the Patient, Family and Donor Research Forum. cohosted by the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) in cooperation with the Organ Donation and Transplantation Collaborative and the Canadian Society of Transplantation This online conference is dedicated to donation and transplantation research partners across Canada and runs today and tomorrow.
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Our Peer Support Network is a national network of people who are themselves living with liver disease and have offered to share their experiences with others. It was developed to connect Canadians like you — those who have family members with liver disease or who have recently been diagnosed themselves. It can really help to talk about your concerns with someone who understands your situation first hand.
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