What Is Encephalopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. What Causes Encephalopathy?
Encephalopathy often arises as a complication of some other problem. As such, the origins of encephalopathy can be quite varied. Causes may include brain tumors, metabolic diseases, liver failure, lack of oxygen to the brain, infectious bacteria or parasites, and toxic chemicals. Even poor nutrition can lead to encephalopathy.
While there are many potential causes of encephalopathy, the most common causes are liver damage, kidney failure, brain trauma and infection by herpes, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C or Neisseria meningitides.
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