10 Common Brain Diseases
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Brain Disease #3: Encephalitis
Encephalitis is a condition where the brain is suffering from inflammation. It is often caused as a result of the body’s response to a viral infection. It can also be caused when the body’s own immune system attacks the very brain it is supposed to be protecting. It is a very serious condition and should be treated as an immediate emergency.
Symptoms can begin with headaches and fevers and will gradually worsen. The patient will also experience drowsiness, confusion and they can also lose consciousness. It can also lead to a coma and fatalities can occur. Strong antibiotics are often used to treat the condition.
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