What Is Encephalopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. What Are the Different Types of Encephalopathy?
There are several different types of encephalopathy, but they can be divided into two main categories: reversible and irreversible. Reversible types include Hashimoto’s encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy.
Hashimoto’s encephalopathy is linked to Hashimoto’s disease, which is a thyroid condition. Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can no longer remove toxins from the blood effectively. Metabolic encephalopathy is linked to other health conditions that put stress on the brain. These include kidney failure, liver disease, heart failure and diabetes.
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