Encephalopathy: types, diagnosis and treatment options

In medicine, the term #encephalopathy refers to #brain damage or disease. It occurs when a change in the way your brain functions or a change in your body has an impact on your brain. These alterations result in a shift in your #mental state, leaving you perplexed and responding differently than usual. ______________________________________________________________________ topics- 0:00 Start 0:39 encephalitis vs encephalopathy 1:07 types of encephalopathy 1:46 clinical presentation 2:22 Diagnosis 3:20 Treatment of encephalopathy _________________________________________________________________ Encephalopathy is a collection of illnesses caused by a variety of factors. It's a serious medical condition that, if left untreated, can result in temporary or permanent brain damage. Encephalopathy and encephalitis are frequently confused. Although the terms sound alike, they refer to two distinct situations. The brain is swollen or inflamed when you have encephalitis. Encephalopathy, on the other hand, is a mental state that can develop as a result of a variety of medical conditions. But remember, encephalopathy can be caused by encephalitis.