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Asterixis is associated with various encephalopathies due especially to faulty metabolism. The term derives from the Greek a, not and stÄrixis, fixed position. Asterixis is the inability to maintain posture due to a metabolic encephalopathy.This can be elicited on physical exam by having the patient extend their arms and bend their hands back. Asterixis is seen most often in drowsy or stuporous patients with metabolic encephalopathies, especially in decompensated cirrhosis or acute liver failure. 2  It is also seen in some patients with kidney failure and azotemia, and in carbon dioxide toxicity.
Pulpitis is inflammation of dental pulp tissue. The pulp contains the blood vessels the nerves and connective tissue inside a tooth and provides the toothâs blood and nutrients.Pulpitis is mainly caused by bacteria infection which itself is a secondary development of caries (tooth decay).eversible pulpitis [edit]. This is the condition where the pulp is inflamed and is actively responding to an irritant. This may include a carious lesion that has not reached the pulp. Symptoms include transient pain or sensitivity resulting from many stimuli, notably hot, cold, sweet, water and touch.