These chemical remain in the blood and eventually enter the
brain, causing a variety of disturbances with
brain function. The toxin most easily identified is ammonia.
Symptoms:
Fatigue, sleepiness, confusion, depression, irritability, personality changes, forgetfulness, slurred speech, tremors (shakes), and problems with balance may occur. As the condition worsens, patients become more sleepy and eventually lapse into a coma.