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Asterixis and numbness/tingling in both hands can occur. The numbness/tingling in both hands is often misinterpreted as carpal tunnel syndrome. To test for asterixis, or “liver flap”, have the patient extend the arms, spread the fingers, extend the wrists and observe for the abnormal “flapping” tremor at the wrist ................
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