Question 1

which malfunction is caused by the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: This can be very mild with headache to severe and lifethreatening with high fevers and comas.  Most of the time this depends on the cause of the meningitis wether it be viral, bacterial.

Question 2

my daughter has been diagnosed with inflammation of the brain membrane through a ct scan but the lumbar puncture came back clear. what could cause thi?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: Sometimes the CSF  studies are normal with inflammatory brain infection. This can be called encephalitis. There are other diseases such as ADEM that can present with normal CSF and again abnormal imaging. I hope she fella better soon.

Question 3

what to do if i have inflammation of the pia and arachnoid membranes are called?

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Meningitis: The pia and the arachnoid are part of the meninges, the lining around the brain and the spinal cord.  The dura is another layer of the meninges.  Together these three may be inflamed, inflammation of these structures is called meningitis.  This may be caused by a virus, a bacterial infection or medications.  It s not clear what the cause was in your case.  How was your diagnosis made?

Question 4

what is the medical term for inflammation of the membranes?

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Which membrane: Membrane covering the brain - meningitis, membrane covering the heart - pericarditis, membrane around the lungs - pleurisy, Joint membrane - synovitis etc.
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Question 5

can anti-histamine + nasal irrigation + cromolyn sodium spray help reduce chronic nasal turbinate, nasopharynx inflammation & mucus membrane swelling?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: they can reduce discharge, sneezing, but not congestion or inflammation, you will need anti-inflammatory medications as steroid nasal sprays, but better be directed by an ENT specialist or an Allergist/Immunologist if you have access to one, best wishes

Question 6

will an mri on brain without contrast show if there is inflammation from meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis on MRI: Sometimes it is possible to see thickening of meninges  on non contrast mri.  However, it is better to have contrast to see enhancement.  That said, the definitive test is a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) as an MRI may not  always show a meningeal abnormality especially in early disease.  And MRI can have false positive if performed after lumbar puncture.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of inflammation of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Fever, headache, etc: For example, meningitis, which involves membrane that cover the brain, can cause headache, fever. Encephalitis, which involves brain tissue, can cause drowsiness, confusion, seizure.

Question 8

would an eeg show inflammation of the brain?

Accepted Answer

EEG : Eeg can show overall slowing of the brain waves in certain type of inflammations or infections especially if the patient had clinical encephalopathy i.E if the person is drowsy, sleepy or comatose.

Question 9

what causes inflammation of the brain and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Seizures: Infections such as encephalitis or meningitis, vasculitis or cerebritis from autoimmune conditions like lupus, certain toxidromes, metabolic problems, and even trauma can produce inflammation/swelling of the brain and seizures.

Question 10

are there any better and newer treatments for inflammation of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Many different inflammatory conditions out there, and must be specific.  But ms is inflammatory, and we have lots of newer and very successful treatments, especially, the newer oral agents.  Research in neurology is quite extensive and amazing, and hopefully will continue, if financial support is available.

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