Neonatal encephalopathy is neurological dysfunction in newborns caused by oxygen deprivation before or during birth. Treatment includes supportive care, medical imaging, and neurological follow-up. Permanent brain damage can occur, leading to various problems. Legal responsibility may be established if medical errors occurred. Neonatal encephalopathy is the presence of clear neurological dysfunction in a newborn. It […]
Encephalopathy is a term used to describe brain problems involving structure or function, which can cause mental and physical symptoms. Diagnosis involves tests for underlying conditions, and treatment depends on the cause and severity of symptoms. Some cases may be untreatable. If a person has a brain disease, damage, or malfunction, they are usually diagnosed […]
Limbic encephalopathy affects the limbic system in the brain, causing memory lapses, emotional changes, and seizures. Causes can include infection, inflammation, brain damage, and degenerative brain diseases. Treatment options vary and depend on the underlying cause. Prognosis depends on how quickly the problem is identified and the cause. Follow-up care is usually needed. Limbic encephalopathy […]
Hepatic encephalopathy is a brain disorder caused by liver dysfunction, often due to liver disease. The liver’s inability to remove toxins from the blood can impair brain function, causing symptoms such as personality changes and impaired consciousness. Diagnosis is made through liver and kidney function tests, blood tests, and imaging. Treatment includes reducing protein in […]
Wernicke encephalopathy is a neurological disease caused by a thiamine deficiency, often found in alcoholics. Symptoms include confusion, lack of coordination, and eye muscle paralysis. Early treatment with intravenous thiamine is crucial to prevent the condition from progressing to Korsakoff syndrome, which can lead to memory loss and brain damage. Long-term disabilities can result, but […]
Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke syndrome (MELAS) is caused by mitochondrial DNA mutations, leading to insufficient energy production and multisystem problems. Symptoms can affect the central nervous, cardiac, and skeletal muscle systems, as well as the pancreas, liver, and kidneys. Diagnosis involves imaging studies, blood and spinal fluid tests, and cell studies, and treatment […]
Hypoxic encephalopathy occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen, often due to medical emergencies or external triggers such as unpressurized aircraft or deep-sea diving. Symptoms include memory lapses, confusion, and loss of motor control. Treatment options vary and recovery depends on how quickly the condition is identified and treated. Hypoxic encephalopathy is a medical […]
Hypertensive encephalopathy is a rare complication of severe hypertension that can lead to coma or death within hours if left untreated. Symptoms include severe headache, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and seizures. Treatment involves the administration of parenteral drugs to lower blood pressure. One of the complications of severe hypertension, or high blood pressure, […]
