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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
==[[Encephalopathy histroy and symptoms| History & Symptoms]]==
==[[Encephalopathy histroy and symptoms| History & Symptoms]]==
==Symptoms===
===Physical Examination===
*[[Myoclonus]] (involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles)
*[[Nystagmus]] (rapid, involuntary eye movement)
*[[Tremor]]
*Muscle [[atrophy]] and weakness
*[[Dementia]]
*[[Seizure]]
*[[Loss of ability to swallow]]
*[[Loss of ability to speak]]


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

Revision as of 16:28, 19 July 2012

Encephalopathy
Binswangers Subcortical Encephalopathy: Gross fixed tissue horizontal section cerebral hemispheres at level of genu internal capsule
Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
MeSH D001927

Encephalopathy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

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Diagnosis

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Diagnosis

Blood tests, spinal fluid examination by lumbar puncture, imaging studies, electroencephalography.

Therapy

Treatment is symptomatic and varies, according to the type and severity of the encephalopathy. Anticonvulsants may be prescribed to reduce or halt any seizures. Changes to diet and nutritional supplements may help some patients. In severe cases, dialysis or organ replacement surgery may be needed.

Prognosis

Treating the underlying cause of the disorder may improve or reverse symptoms. However, in some cases, the encephalopathy may cause permanent structural changes and irreversible damage to the brain. Some encephalopathies can be fatal.

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