Encephalopathy

What is encephalopathy?

Encephalopathy is a general term describing a disease that affects the function or structure of your brain. There are many types of encephalopathy and brain disease. Some types are permanent and some are temporary. Some types are present from birth and never change, while others are acquired after birth and may get progressively worse.

What are the types and causes of encephalopathy?

·         Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

·         Glycine encephalopathy

·         Hashimoto’s encephalopathy

·         Hepatic encephalopathy

·         Hypertensive encephalopathy

·         Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy

·         Infectious encephalopathies

·         Uremic encephalopathy

·         Wernicke encephalopathy

What are the symptoms of encephalopathy?

ð  Mental changes

ð  Neurological symptoms

Possible neurological symptoms include:

1.       muscle weakness in one area

2.       poor decision-making or concentration

3.       involuntary twitching

4.       trembling

5.       difficulty speaking or swallowing

6.      seizures