Biology · Human Physiology
Flapping tremors, clinically termed Asterixis, are frequently observed in patients with advanced uremic syndrome. What is the primary underlying cause of this manifestation?
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- 1Accumulation of neurotoxins, including ammonia, leading to metabolic encephalopathy affecting the central nervous system✓
- 2Neuromuscular hyperexcitability secondary to severe hyperkalemia
- 3Direct structural damage to the cerebellum caused by chronic uremic toxins
- 4Peripheral skeletal muscle fatigue induced by acute hypocalcemia
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Accumulation of neurotoxins, including ammonia, leading to metabolic encephalopathy affecting the central nervous system
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