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Introduction
A condition which inflammed the brain is known as the encephalitis.It can result in the serious complications of the neurological system and a proper medical care is necessary to treat this condition.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the encephalitis depends on the underlying causes of this condition.
- Common symptoms
Fever
Headache
Confusion
Seizures
Changes in behaviour
- Neurological deficits
Difficulty in speaking
Weakness in limbs
Problems with coordinator
Problems with balance
- Symptoms in severe cases
Comma
Death
Causes
There two categories of the etiology of the encephalitis.
Infectious
Non- infectious
The word indicates that the condition of encephalitis is caused by the viral infection and bacterial infections. Most common infectious encephalitis is caused by the herpes simplex virus and some others including are the mumps and measles.There are also bacterial infections which can cause encephalitis condition.
The non infectious conditions of the encephalitis is caused by the autoimmune disorders in such cases the immune system of the human body attack and destroy the tissues of the brain.some medications can also cause the condition of the encephalitis and exposure to different types of the toxins.
Diagnose
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We can diagnose the condition of the encephalitis by a combination of the medical history of a patient, the physical examination of the patient and there are also diagnostic tests to make sure they condition of the encephalitis.
- Spinal tap
A spinal tap is a diagnostic test to confirm the condition of the encephalitis. The purpose of this diagnostic test is to monitor the presence of the signs and symptoms of the inflammation.
- Imaging test
The imaging tests such as MRI and CT are performed to check the presence of the lesions in the brain areas.
- Blood test
The blood tests are performed to check the presence of any autoimmune disorders in the human body.
Treatment
The treatment of the encephalitis is based on the cause of the inflammation. If the etiology of the encephalitis is viral infection the treatment will be antiviral medication administration.
If the encephalitis is caused by any autoimmune disorders corticosteroid may be prescribed to decrease the inflammation of the brain tissues. The occupational therapy and physical therapy treatments can be effective to improve the quality of life.
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