What Is Encephalopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. What Are the Risk Factors?
It’s possible for anyone to develop encephalopathy. However, some peoples’ genetics or lifestyle choices put them at higher risk for developing the condition. A few of the common risk factors associated with encephalopathy include high-impact sports, exposure to toxic chemicals, vitamin B-1 deficiency, high blood pressure, genetics, Prion diseases (including kuru, fatal familial insomnia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and chronic wasting disease).
While it’s not possible to avoid risk factors associated with your genetics, it may be possible to lower your risk of encephalopathy by making certain lifestyle changes, such as staying away from high-impact sports, getting adequate nutrition and managing your blood pressure.
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