What Is Autoimmune Encephalitis?
3. Cognitive Impairment
In cases of autoimmune encephalitis, the brain’s ability to function properly can be adversely affected. This means that the patient can suffer from cognitive impairment, which means that they can begin to struggle to understand what is happening around them. The patient’s problem-solving skills can become weaker, and they can become confused more easily than usual.
Patients with autoimmune encephalitis will also sometimes begin to lose their memory, and even remembering people close to them can become a problem for them. The condition can also mean that the patient’s speech is affected, and some may struggle to communicate with other people at all.
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