The occurrence of fluttering tremor means that hepatic encephalopathy has entered clinical stage 1 or above, with periodic disorders of central nervous activity as well as abnormalities of movement and nerve reflexes.
The occurrence of fluttering tremor in patients with hepatic encephalopathy is usually due to ammonia poisoning of brain tissues and nerve damage in the brain, which is mainly manifested by the sudden flexion and rapid straightening of the wrist when the patient extends the fingers and wrist horizontally, and the tremor is hyperactive, similar to the flapping of bird’s wings.
Fluttering tremor is the most direct and powerful basis for diagnosing the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy, which is generally seen in stages 1, 2 and 3 of hepatic encephalopathy, and its appearance signifies that the patient may have dysfunctions of the higher centers, such as personality changes, intellectual decline, behavioral disorders, etc.; and may also have abnormalities of movement and reflexes, such as hyperreflexia and myoclonus.
In short, after the appearance of fluttering tremor in hepatic encephalopathy, it is necessary to consult the doctor in time and carry out treatment under the guidance of the doctor.