Liver encephalopathy patients oral lactulose is mainly for what

Lactulose can reduce intestinal pH, inhibit the growth of harmful flora, and promote defecation.

1. Reduce intestinal pH Lactulose is

decomposed into lactic acid and acetic acid in the intestinal tract, which can reduce intestinal pH and make intestinal environment acidic. Acidic environment can reduce ammonia absorption, thus alleviating symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.

2. Inhibit the growth of harmful flora

Lactulose can promote the balance of bacterial flora in the intestinal tract, inhibit the growth of harmful flora, help reduce ammonia production, and further alleviate symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.

3. Promote defecation

Lactulose can also soften feces, promote defecation, help discharge ammonia and other harmful substances in the intestinal tract, and relieve symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.

It is recommended that patients with hepatic encephalopathy should use lactulose reasonably under the advice of professional doctors, and inform the doctor in time when discomfort occurs.