Why Does My Child Cover Ears, Hand Flap or Toe Walk? | Sensory Issues in Autism | Dr. Atul Madaan

Flapping hands, or asterixis, can manifest in a 45-year-old woman with alcohol-related cirrhosis due to hepatic encephalopathy. As the liver fails, toxins accumulate, affecting brain function. The involuntary movements symbolize the body's struggle against the effects of liver damage. Addressing the underlying cirrhosis through medical intervention is crucial, alongside support for her mental and physical health. My wife died at 45 years old of decompensated alcohol cirrhosis she had flapping ha