Encephalopathy causes

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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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Encephalopathy alters brain function and/or structure.It may be caused by an infectious agent (bacteria, virus, orprion), metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, brain tumor or increased intracranial pressure, prolonged exposure to toxins (including solvents, drugs, alcohol, paints, industrial chemicals, and certain metals), radiation, chronic progressive trauma, poor nutrition, or lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain. It is also known that concomitant use of lithium with other neuroleptics may, in rare cases, cause encephalopathy.